Articles
Centrifuge Improves Waste Treatment
Roll Coater needed a more reliable water pollution control system. Therefore, the company installed a centrifuge with a new design that reduced downtime and reduced the company's waste treatment problem...
Read MoreNickel Sulfamate and Pits
Question: We are having problems with pits in our nickel sulfamate plating line.
Read MoreOn My Mind: Strategic Management
Recently, I had the chance to sit in on a strategic management session for one of PF's sister magazines.
Read MoreCoating Dock Hardware
Question: I am looking for information about how powder coating compares to hot dip galvanizing in terms of protection and cost.
Read MoreOn My Mind: What to Do Now
At the Finishing '01 show, everyone was wondering when the economy would return.
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Considerations for Applying UV Coatings
A variety of manufacturers are using UV coatings because they offer a fast curing, high quality and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional coatings...
Read MoreChromate Conversion Coatings and Temperature
Question: We manufacture small metal parts that are cadmium plated followed by a chromate conversion coating (QQ-P-416, class 2, type II). The parts are ink-jet marked and then baked at 340-400F for 8-30 min to cure the ink markings.
Read MoreDot Commentary: Using e-Mail To Reach Your Customers
Last month, I discussed some of my gripes involving e-mail.
Read MoreRemoving Nickel Plate from Kovar
Question: What is the safest way to remove nickel plate from Kovar?
Read MorePerspectives: Practical Explanations
Anoplate Corporation is a plating job shop that publishes a quarterly newsletter covering not only activities at the company, but also explaining to its employees and customers the intricacies of the finishing processes it provides and why management does the things it does.
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