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40 Under 40: Class of 2023
Products Finishing's 40 under 40 program recognizes nominated individuals driving the surface industry forward. Meet the class of 2023.
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Electrodeposited Nickel Composites Containing Diamond Particles
Originally published as J. Zahavi and J. Hazan, Plating and Surface Finishing, 70 (2), 57-61 (1983), this paper was awarded the 1984 AESF Gold Medal for Best Paper published in Plating and Surface Finishing in 1983. The work, methodology and results discussed here remain valuable from a historical standpoint.
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Analysis of Multi-component Dye Baths Using CIELAB and Reflectance Spectrophotometry
The following is a paper based on a presentation given at NASF SUR/FIN 2022, in Rosemont, Illinois, on June 8, 2022, in Session 10, Light Metals Processing. A pdf of this brief can be accessed and printed at
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Shedding Light on Surface Inspection
State-of-the-art reflector-based lighting system improves luminosity and ergonomics for surface inspection tasks while reducing energy usage.
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Masking Solutions Provider CFS Dramatically Expands Capabilities and Capacity
Custom Fabrication & Supplies (CFS) completed a new plant expansion packing 10 times the capacity into twice the space. It dramatically enhances the supplier’s custom capabilities to provide extremely precise and cost-effective masking solutions.
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Reducing Contamination in Your Finishing Application
Justin Hooper of Carlisle Fluid Technologies offers insights for mitigating defects when using 2K urethane paint.
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Aromatic Thermosetting Copolyester: Many Forms, Many Uses
As a coating or additive, unique polymer improves bearing wear, protects metals from corrosion under extreme conditions.
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Attention to Measurement
English vs. Metric — which should you use? Ron Kinne of Haviland Enterprises Inc. explains why you need a firm understanding of both for measuring various aspects of plating processes.
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What Every Great Leadership Team Has
Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.
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Conveyors and Paint Systems
Choosing the right conveyor system, coating technology, and ancillary equipment.
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Top Shop Leader Focuses on Its People as Key to Success
Twin Cities job shop, Avtec, was named a Top Shop for the third time in 2022, due in no small part to its commitment not only to the work it produces but to those who produce it — its employees.
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Understanding and Managing White Spots on Anodized Aluminum
Having trouble with spotting defects when anodizing? Taj Patel of Techevon LLC offers a helpful overview of the various causes of white spots and potential solutions.
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