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OEM Testing Matrix Review with Trivalent Chromium
Continued tightening of regulations on hexavalent chromium used in decorative plating have caused an increased interest from OEMs in the performance of trivalent chromium plating regarding extended outdoor corrosion and accelerated corrosion performance tests. This article reports on corrosion testing results of trivalent chromium deposits with various thickness levels of chromium and various STEP values of the underlying nickel deposits.
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Safe Abrasive Blasting During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Clemco’s Director of Safety shares safe abrasive blasting and cleaning tips for working during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2020 Top Shops Benchmarking Survey Results for Electroplating & Anodizing
North American Market Shows Mixed Results for the 2019 Reporting Year
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Silane-based Multimetal Pretreatments for Powder Painting
When looking to switch from phosphate conversion coatings, Stewart Tymchuk from Dynamix suggests looking at silane-based products for powder coating pretreatments.
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Electric vs. Pneumatic Agitators: What Makes Sense?
When determining the need for an agitator, says Mike Elberson from Autoquip, you must look at budget versus long-term energy conservation.
Read MoreFixing Dull Parts From Alkaline Zinc-Nickel Bath
A lack of expected brightness is a common malady affecting many alkaline zinc-nickel platers, and MacDermid Enthone’s Adam Blakeley provides some answers to fix it.
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Liquid Coating System Leads to Fast Growth for Florida Industrial Finishing Company
Advanced conveyor system and hybrid liquid/powder line fits into small footprint to deliver big impact
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Phosphorus Copper Anodes for Acid Copper Plating
Copper anodes produced from pure copper cathodes will result in a copper purity of greater than 99.99% copper, including silver and the alloyed phosphorus, according to Univertical’s André Depew.
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A Conversation with Korey Bell, Westside Finishing
Korey Bell was recently promoted from operations manager to president of Westside Finishing, following the spring retirement of Korey’s father and company founder Brian Bell.
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A.M. Metal Finishing Focuses on Quality, Service
A chemist and quality manager are involved every step of the way, checking the parts through the process.
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Coronavirus and Manufacturing as We Enter April
The week of March 23 saw significantly more manufacturers make adjustments to production/capacity as automotive OEMs closed facilities and states closed non-essential businesses.
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