Articles
Cleaning, Pretreatment to Meet Medical Specs ISO 13485 or FDA 21 CFR820
Maximilian Kessler from SurTec explains new practices for industrial parts cleaning, metal pretreatment and decorative electroplating in the medical device industry.
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Nanostructure of the Anodic and Nanomaterials Nanoparticles in Polyelectrolyte Multilayer-by-Layer (LbL) Films
Microstructure and elemental characterizations have indicated that the finish of a coating with a Layer-by-Layer (LbL) film results in a closely multilayered coating with a smoother surface. In this paper, the principles of assembly are discussed together with the properties of nanoparticles and LbL polymeric assembly essential in building hybrid coatings.
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Smart Modeling and Simulation of Electroplating Systems for Real-Time Monitoring of Chemical, Water and Energy Consumption (NASF Summer Research Grant)
An AESF Foundation summer research grant provided an excellent opportunity for a PhD student to learn how to use chemical engineering fundamentals to scientifically characterize an electroplating process through integrated dynamic modeling and simulation, and how to develop digital twin (DT)-based virtual plant that can be of any process configuration. This is a critical step for the investigation of new technology development for smart and sustainable manufacturing in the surface finishing industry.
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Choosing and Troubleshooting Copper Electroplating Processes
Learn more on this inexpensive and highly efficient process.
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Consistency is Key for this Plating Top Shop
A recurring theme from Products Finishing's recent visit to Varland Plating was a commitment to continuous improvement.
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Five Trends in Surface Finishing
You’re at IMTS because you’re interested in moving your business forward. No matter what role you fill in the manufacturing process chain, it’s important to consider how your parts will be finished. Here are five trends in surface finishing.
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Powder Coating Non-Conductive Substrates
Today’s low cure powders targeted at non-conductive substrates offer finishers options for finishing non-conductive substrates like wood and MDF.
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Where Industries Intersect
Observations from the show floor at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS 2022).
Read MoreEPA Plans to Release Major New Health Assessment for Hexavalent Chromium By End of Year
EPA is scheduled to issue a draft scientific health evaluation for hexavalent chromium by the end of 2022 for public comment and review. The assessment has been underway for more than a decade, and an updated assessment could lead to significantly tighter rules and restrictions nationwide.
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Proper Testing of a Powder Coat Finish
Manufacturer shows how it performs extensive tests on powder coated medical carts.
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Selective Finishes
A look at finishing complex parts through selective plating and selective powder coating.
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The Importance of Benchmarking Your Application Parameters
Having repeatability issues in your coating process? John Owed of Carlisle Fluid Technologies discusses the importance of benchmarking your application parameters in order to identify and quickly resolve problems.
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