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Episode 48: An Interview With Louis Lebrun, Axine Water Technologies

PF's On the Line podcast explores an electrochemical oxidation technology designed to eliminate PFAS compounds.

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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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surfin

High Gloss Black for Fasteners

Specialty functional finish for black fasteners.

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education

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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Electroplating

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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Top Shops

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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Electroplating

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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Electroplating

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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editorial

The Art of Multitasking

In the frenetic pace of today’s world, keeping up with projects and responsibilities can sometimes seem daunting — here are a few multitasking strategies that may help.

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Chicago-Based Anodizer Doubles Capacity, Enhancing Technology

Chicago Anodizing Company recently completed a major renovation, increasing its capacity for hardcoat anodizing and Type II anodizing.

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