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Anodizing

Min Zou, Mechanical Engineer and Coating Specialist, Named Arkansas Research Alliance Fellow

Zou holds the fellow for research on nanoscale surfaces like anti-reflective coatings for solar panels, friction-reducing coatings in electronics and coatings.

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Zinc Prices Down 30 Percent from 2014 Due to Falling Oil Prices

Copper prices have rebounded, taking advantage of the declining dollar but gains are limited as the greenback rebounded.

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Electroplating

January Go-To Guy: Bill Lekki, Precious Plate

Precious Plate says it goes to Bill for solve engineering problems, new product development, quoting, environmental reporting, company-wide engineering support and much more.

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masking

January's Go-To-Guy: Bill Lekki, Precious Plate

Bill Lekki, technical director of Precious Plate, began working for the company 35 years ago and is the Go-To-Guy. Also: Adrian “Sergio” Sanchez and Kally Powell from All-Color Powder Coating.

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nasf

Bernard Mitchel Wins NASF California Bright Design

Annual program prompts students to develop “next generation” creative and engineering solutions utilizing surface technology.

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education

AAC Releases Educational Course for Architects

Anodizing 101: Building, Construction & Design is approved for continuing education units by the AIA, the GBCI and NARI.

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Electroplating

Why We Are Opening a Plating Shop in Mexico

KC Jones Plating Co. explains why they are joining several other finishing shops in opening branches nin Mexico, the No. 1 exporter of automotive parts to the U.S.

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Anodizing

TOP SHOPS: Danco Metal Finishing

Danco Metal Finishing offers a complete range of surface preparation, anodizing and identification techniques.

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Eisenmann’s E-Cube Simplifies Paint Operations

Paint separation system reduces disposal, maintenance costs.

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basics

Understanding Corrosion and Salt Spray

How it’s produced, NSS testing and how to get the best results possible.

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Rising & Shining: Industrial Polishing Services Masters Polishing and Plating

IPS has one of the largest finishing operations in North America, with a workforce of over 800 specializing in high-volume, high-quality decorative metal finishing

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Fabricator’s New Powder Coat System is Technology Driven

Miller welding and machine coats big parts with process knowledge, quality control.

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