Articles
The Present Situation in The Electroplating Industry as Regards Government Restrictions and Government Business (1942)
by William McCord Technical Editor’s Note: The paper begins with introductory remarks by Chairman Maurice R.
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Finishers Note Changing Supply Chain and Production Levels
Production and employment both register quickening activity.
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Zinc - An Important Nutrient
Once again, long-time AESF/NASF contributor Jack Dini provides another of his highly regarded and fascinating writings, this time on the benefits of zinc.
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Preventative Maintenance for Industrial Ovens
A preventative maintenance schedule for your cure or dry-off oven can help avoid unplanned downtime and equipment failures.
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Be Prepared: Managing Environmental Inspections
Is your shop ready for an environmental inspection? Preparation and documentation can help minimize your facility’s risk of noncompliance.
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A Top Shop in the Time of COVID
2021 Top Shop Georgia Powder Coating discusses taking care of people and customer service in challenging times.
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An Interview with Caleb Morrison, Atotech
Caleb Morrison, ConAg Regional Sector Leader for Atotech, discusses platings and coatings in the construction and agricultural markets.
Read MoreReasons to Invest in Automation and Software
Daniel Carranco of Global Shop Solutions offers advice for shops considering implementation of new automation and software solutions.
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Automated Plating Line Serves Data Center Industry
Specialized power supply components manufacturer adds automated silver, nickel plating capabilities for large parts.
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Electrochemical Destruction of Perfluorooctanesulfonate in Electroplating Wastewaters: AESF Research Project #R-120, 6th Quarterly Report
This NASF-AESF Foundation research project focuses on an electrochemical, destructive treatment strategy for the remediation of relevant PFASs in electroplating wastewater, using a cost-effective reactive electrochemical membrane (REM) for the removal of PFAS. Work this 6th quarter focused on the electrochemical oxidation of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) using a tubular Magnéli phase titanium sub-oxide (Ti4O7) reactive electrochemical membrane (REM).
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Development of a Sustainability Metrics System and a Technical Solution Method for Sustainable Metal Finishing: AESF Research Project #R-121, 6th Quarterly Report
The NASF Research Board has funded a research grant at Wayne State University on sustainability in the surface finishing industry, under the direction of Professor Yinlun Huang. The objective of the work is to create a surface-finishing-specific sustainability metrics system to measure economic, environmental and social sustainability. In this report, a benchmarking study of five plants was undertaken to illustrate how the sustainability assessment works.
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