Articles

19 Aug 2022

The History of Electroplating and A Historical Review of the Evolution of NASF

The history of electroplating is a curious mixture of mistakes, observations, serendipity and experimental development, enmeshed and entwined with the discovery of electricity in the late 18th century. Join Mr. Nebiolo as he reviews the fascinating history of our industry and its metamorphosis during the last 238 years. He will also provide a brief history of our flagship society, the NASF.

18 Aug 2022

Achieving Coefficient of Friction Targets

Jennifer Geesey of Pavco Inc. offers advice for obtaining your desired coefficient of friction.

15 Aug 2022

NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #122: Electrochemical Approaches to Treatment of PFAS in Plating Wastewater - 5th Quarterly Report

This paper covers a research grant at the University of Georgia - Griffin on developing electrochemical approaches to remove PFASs present in plating wastewaters, under the direction of Professor Qingguo (Jack) Huang. This fifth quarter report assessed eight PFAAs most commonly found in wastewaters, by electro-oxidation with a Ti4O7 anode across a range of anodic potentials in solutions of different compositions and at varying operating conditions.

15 Aug 2022

Finishing Activity: Growth Activity Slowed Again in July, Closes at 51.8

July is the third month of slowed expansion for Finishing this year, approaching a low reading Finishing has not seen since the end of 2020.

12 Aug 2022

How to Keep Your Paint Booth In Peak Condition

Proper cleaning and maintenance are crucial for keeping your finishing equipment running optimally. Bill Day of Global Finishing Solutions discusses 5 ways to keep your paint booth clean and operating efficiently.

12 Aug 2022

Polishing vs. Buffing: What's the Difference?

Is polishing the same as buffing? Mechanical finishing expert, Pat Wenino, explains the differences between the two processes.

11 Aug 2022

Automobile Electrification and Heat Exchange

Chemical cleaning and passivation improves battery cooling and reliability in new energy vehicles.

11 Aug 2022

What is Consultative Selling?

Consultative selling means genuinely caring about the success of our customers as much, if not more, than the success of our own business.

8 Aug 2022

Disruptive Change: EVs and Finishing Opportunities

As EVs continue to claim an increasingly larger share of the automotive market, what can finishers expect in terms of demand for finishes? Mark Schario of Columbia Chemical shares his insights into the kinds of opportunities EVs present for finishers.