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Electroplating 13 Jan 2022

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.

8 Jan 2022

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.

Electroplating 7 Jan 2022

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.

40-under-40 6 Jan 2022

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.

Electroplating 3 Jan 2022

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.

sustainability 31 Dec 2021

Making Chrome Safe

A non-aqueous hard chrome alternative offers safe and environmentally sustainable functional and decorative chrome coatings.

Ask The Expert 31 Dec 2021

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.

surfin 30 Dec 2021

The Sacrifices of World War II in the Plating Industry - A Reflection in Light of the Covid Pandemic

Eighty years ago this month, our involvement in World War II began with the attack on Pearl Harbor. It was the existential crisis for the 20th century, for America and the world. Thus far, the ongoing COVID pandemic may well be considered the existential crisis for the 21st, although we’ve just gotten started and climate issues lurk in the future. At the 1942 AES Convention, the first after Pearl Harbor, a special session was held, covering how the surface finishing industry was affected by the war effort. It is worthwhile at this juncture to look back on this, especially in light of today’s pandemic.