Articles
Erratic Black Oxide Finish
Question: Our finishing shop does black oxide primarily on fasteners.
Read MoreDamage of Heavy Parts in Vibratory Finisher
Question: We make bronze castings that have two flat ground surfaces and several drilled and tapped holes.
Read MoreDot Commentary: The High-Speed Slowdown
As recently as two years ago, the "next big thing" to hit the Internet was supposed to be the introduction of broadband (high-speed) Internet services.
Read MoreConnecting with the Right Finish
Delta Electronics tried different finishes for its connectors, non-cyanide finishes, but it wanted to keep its customers happy...
Read MoreColloid Chemistry 101
QUESTION: Just a comment on your answer to the question on applying Teflon coatings.
Read MoreA Few Comments
This morning when I started to prepare this month's column I realized that I am now starting my seventh year writing the Plating Clinic.
Read MoreFingerprints
Question: One of our plating vendors sent us a batch of zinc plated parts that looked "good" at the time of receipt and were passed by our quality inspectors.
Read MoreE-Coat: Quantity or Quality
All finishers want a high-quality line with high throughput. But a company's decisions will typically favor one or the other. Quaker Mfg. Inc. chose quality over quantity...
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Anodizing Comes in Out of the Cold
When Rick Hunter moved to Florida it was for the warm temperatures and the hot business climate…
Read MoreDot Commentary: I Remember...
If you read my column on a regular basis, you’ve probably come to expect something light-hearted, occasionally funny and technology-oriented.
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