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Liquid Chrome Vs. Chromic Acid Flake
Contemplating how to continue offering chromic acid services in an increasingly stringent regulatory world? Liquid chrome products may be the solution you’re looking for.
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Jim’s a Hardware Man
The importance of recruiting, training and educating finishing’s next generation of problem-solvers and troubleshooters.
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Epoxy Rebar Company Reinforcing Roads of the Future
Providing epoxy-coated rebar with the ultimate corrosion resistance is Simcote’s focus for the infrastructure industry it serves.
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Finishing Activity: Overall Finishing Activity Accelerated Contraction in July, Closing at 42.9
Finishing activity experienced accelerated contraction for the third month in a row, down 1.1 points from June. It is down almost 5 points (4.8) from the April reading before it first started to drop, and has not been this low since May 2020.
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Unique and Evolving Electroplating Training
Offering a standard online course as well as on-site custom courses, this training firm uses student feedback to continuously improve its courses to reach industry training needs.
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Factors Affecting Frictional Properties of Plated Bolts
To better control the friction in a bolted joint, it is essential to understand all the factors affecting it, including lubricant and topcoat.
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Having a Blast: Best Practices for Media Blasting
5 considerations for media blasting as surface preparation for coatings.
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An Altruistic Growth Strategy Puts People First
Professional Plating emphasizes investing in its team and fostering a supportive environment on the shop floor.
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Cleaning for Plating Success
A quick guide to surface preparation prior to electroplating.
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AESF Heritage: Characterization of Deposits, Coatings and Electroforms
During the 1990s, the late Dr. Rolf Weil contributed a monthly column in the AESF journal, Plating & Surface Finishing, in which he described the various methods by which the properties of electrodeposits could be measured and characterized. Topics covered include analytical equipment, measurement methods and specific applications. Dr. Weil's practical approach, in layman's terms, aimed at taking the fear out of using sophisticated equipment. What follows is a collection of several of those columns.
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Mix of Automation and Skilled Employees Generates Quality
This Pennsylvania plating company’s general manager shares insights about being recognized as a Top Shop for several consecutive years as well as his thoughts about automation, customer service, hiring skilled workers, the challenges of installing a new line and more.
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