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NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #122: Electrochemical Approaches to Treatment of PFAS in Plating Wastewater - 2nd Quarterly Report
The NASF-AESF Foundation Research Board has selected a project on addressing the problem of PFAS and related chemicals in plating wastewater streams, studying PFAS destruction via electrooxidation and electrocoagulation. This second quarter report covers work on electrocoagulation and how it generates amorphous metal hydroxide flocs that can effectively adsorb PFASs in plating wastewater.
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Powder Coating On Wheels
Products Finishing columnist and powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert discusses powder coating alloy wheels.
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Clear Powder Coating
In the January installment of Products Finishing’s Photo Finish column, CNV Architectural Coatings offers a peek at its clear powder coating process.
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Tips for Choosing Abrasive Blasting Safety Equipment and Safety Procedures
Selecting new blasting equipment? Lane Barnholtz of Clemco Industries, manufacturer of air-powered abrasive blasting equipment, offers insights for choosing the correct equipment for your needs.
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Bales Offers Virtual Consultation, Coatings Comparison
Bales Metal Surface Solutions now offers online research and consultation services through the Coatings Comparison Tool and the Mold Doctor. By going virtual, Bales hopes to give shops easier access to solutions.
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A Gold Standard Industrial Engineer
What defines a “Gold Standard Engineer?” Find out in this installment of PF’s Never Finished column by Matthew Kirchner.
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Addressing Problems With Carbon Treatment for Nickel Tanks
Getting defects after performing carbon treatment and maintenance? Josh Fish of Pavco Inc. offers insights for mitigating problems that might arise from carbon treatment for nickel tanks.
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Q+A: Electroplating and Anodizing Top Shop, Technical Plating
Technical Plating was recently named a Products Finishing Top Shop. We spoke with shop manager and vice president (and 40-Under-40 member) Tyler Thomas to learn more about how the shop runs.
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An Interview with Andrew Kossowski, Veterans Metal
Andrew Kossowski, owner of Veterans Metal, a metal finishing business with a 30-year legacy, discusses his plan for transforming the company’s operations with smart technology and automations.
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Making Chrome Safe
A non-aqueous hard chrome alternative offers safe and environmentally sustainable functional and decorative chrome coatings.
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Pressure Pots Vs. Pumps
Several factors will influence your choice of pressure pots vs. a pumping system as the right supply solution. Allan Mustard, strategic accounts manager, Carlisle Fluid Technologies, walks you through what you need to know.
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