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Pries Opens New 36-foot Wide Anodizing Line in Iowa
The anodizing line is fully automated and boasts 36-foot tanks, which Pries says will be able to guarantee extruded and anodized aluminum in just four weeks.
Read More13,000th Dürr Robot Set for GM in Korea
EcoRP E043i will be used to paint the interior of passenger cars at GM in Changwon.
Read MoreLaser-Induced Selective Deposition on Metal Using Electroless Gold
Originally published as H.R. Khan, M.U. Kittel and Ch. J. Raub, Plating and Surface Finishing, 75 (8), 58-64 (1988), this paper was awarded the 1989 AESF Gold Medal. The idea was to see if shining a laser on the substrate during electroless gold plating had any significant effect. The results are presented here.
Read MoreElectrocodeposition of MCrAlY Coatings for Advanced Gas Turbine Applications - 7th Quarterly Research Report
This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the seventh quarter of project work (July-September 2019) on the AESF Foundation Research project at the Tennessee Technological University. The objective of the work is to study and optimize the MCrAlY electro-codeposition process to improve the coating oxidation/corrosion performance. In this quarter, the effect of the particle size of gas-atomized CrAlY powders on electro-codeposited Ni-CrAlY composite coatings was studied.
Read MoreProcess Technology Garden Designated as Monarch Waystation Habitat
Monarch Waystation gardens are required to be at least 100 square feet, contain milkweed and nectar plants, provide adequate shelter, and follow specific habitat management guidelines.
Read MoreSifco ASC Welcomes New Ownership
Quaker Houghton has acquired Norman Hay PLC, a private UK company that provides specialty chemicals, operating equipment and services to industrial end markets.
Read MoreHubbard-Hall Receives Workplace Award
The list is based on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey and measures several aspects of workplace culture.
Read MoreCCAI SoCal Chapter Hosts Toys for Tots Golf Tourney Dec. 9
This year, the chapter is aiming for 830 or more toys for the U.S. Marine holiday program.
Read MoreArlington Plating Receives Fiat Chrysler Nickel-Chrome Plating on Steel Substrates Approval
Approval is for nickel-chrome plate steel substrate parts per FCA specification PS-50019 for parts that include bumpers, tow hooks, running boards and exhaust tips.
Read MoreAxalta Acquires UAE-Based Powder Coatings Manufacturer
Axalta will expand its footprint in the Middle East and North Africa region, and add to their strong manufacturing base.
Read MoreIt’s Not Always the Seal Tank
When testing anodized aluminum for quality, poor anodize conditions result in weakened coatings and AAMA 611 test failures.
Read MoreEmployee Buy-In Drives Chicago Powder Coater
S&B Finishing Company is a 5-Time Products Finishing Top Shop Recipient, thanks to its long-time employees.
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