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Celebrities Who Once Worked in Electroplating
Over many years, AESF/NASF stalwart Jack Dini contributed a series of fascinating columns to Plating & Surface Finishing, under the title Fact or Fiction?. What follows is a welcome addition to his output for the NASF. Still the prolific writer, Jack discusses celebrities (both scientists and non-scientists) who once worked in electroplating.
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AES Research Project #41: Plating on Aluminum, Part 2: Morphology
Originally published in 1980, this paper was the second on AES Research Project #41, plating on aluminum, at the National Institute for Science and Technology. A study of the morphologies of zinc and tin immersion deposits on Al and its alloys showed that zinc formed epitaxial deposits on alloys, as noted on pure Al. Similarities exist between the zincate and stannate processes; in particular, the same crystallography orientations are active in both systems. Comparisons between zinc deposits produced from solutions containing ferric chloride and Rochelle salts and deposits from the same solution without these additions show that ferric chloride plays a fundamental role in the deposition process.
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AES Research Project #41: Plating on Aluminum, Part 1: A Literature Review
Originally published in 1978, this paper was the first of several on AES Research Project #41, a study of plating on aluminum, at the National Institute for Science and Technology. A review of immersion pretreatments for the plating on aluminum is presented. The zincate pretreatments dominate the literature, but innovations were reported which offer improved adhesion and corrosion performance. Finally, an updated bio on Dr. Lashmore’s work through the years is offered.
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Using Antimicrobial Coatings to Help Combat the Spread of Germs and Bacteria
With concern over germs at an all time high, antimicrobial coatings are gaining interest. One company, Vitracoat, explains how its VitraGUARD line of coatings uses a spherical silver-ion based ingredient to disrupt the grown and reproduction of bacteria.
Read MorePart Cleanliness is Second Nature
While the general public has ramped up its concern about cleanliness, I can’t help but think about shops that have parts cleaning operations that are always concerned about cleaning.
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Manufacturers Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic
The manufacturing industry has been crucial to responding to COVID-19. Read about the efforts of Therma-Tron-X, Nordson and HMG Paints and hear from GBM President Rick Kline.
WatchControlling Quality of Zinc Flake Coatings on Steel Fasteners
Scott McEuen, North American business development manager of zinc flake coatings at Atotech, explains how the quality of zinc flake coatings depends on good adhesion and bonding to the substrate of the fasteners.
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Women in Finishing Webinar Recap: Living & Leading Through the Storms of Life
CCAI's Women in Finishing group presented a webinar featuring two leadership experts who gave tips for effective leadership during a crisis.
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Nasmyth TMF Survives, Thrives After 2015 Fire
Metal finisher worked with several architects and consultants in designing new facility, and then called in CJI Process Systems to design, fabricate and install the anodizing lines and equipment.
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Business As Usual? Coronavirus and Manufacturing Industry Recovery
As we recover from the coronavirus epidemic, how many companies will use lessons learned during this time to reevaluate the way they do business?
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Best Practices for Ecoat Paint Ultrafiltration Systems
Insights and actions to help maintain a top-performing ultrafilter system, extend the life of UF elements and gain more permeate.
Read MoreThree Rules to Live by When Business Times Get Tough
Advice for business leaders in the finishing industry as the world reacts to the economic repercussions of the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis.
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