Anodizing

Anodizing 17 Nov 2016

Jack Humble on the Value of Aluminum Anodizers Council

As term on the Board of Directors draws to a close, Humble expresses appreciation to everyone at the AAC on a rewarding and fulfilling experience.

Powder Coating 9 Nov 2016

Greenkote Adds Major Anti-Corrosion Coating Capacity in Ohio

The company says that the added equipment will multiply current capacity by nearly two and a half times, enabling the Brook Park facility to process more than 150 tons of parts per month.

aerospace 7 Nov 2016

ASETSDefense Workshop 2016: Sustainable Surface Engineering for Aerospace and Defense

Workshop on Sustainable Surface Engineering for Aerospace and Defense will be held at Shades of Green, the Armed Forces Recreation Center at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando from December 6-8.

Anodizing 3 Nov 2016

Anodizing: Corrosion on Hardcoat Anodized 7000 Series Forging

Q. I sent you photos of two parts that are alloy 7050 forgings. On these parts there are spots that appeared as a result of Type III (hardcoat) anodizing that were not present before anodizing. They look like corrosion of some sort, but the corrosion looks a little different on each part. What causes these spots to appear and what measures can be taken to prevent or eliminate them after they occur?

Pollution Control 1 Nov 2016

Improving Acid Zinc Coverage and Brightness

Q. We plate our parts in a mixed acid-zinc rack bath, containing both ammonium and potassium chloride. How do we improve our zinc deposit’s clarity, brightness and thickness, especially in the low current density (LCD) areas of our parts without sacrificing throw power and without plating for excessively long periods of time?

masking 1 Nov 2016

Pollution Control 31 Oct 2016

Praxair, GE Aviation Launch Joint Surface Technologies Venture

Focus will be on development, support and application of specialized coatings tailored for GE Aviation’s and CFM International’s current and future engine models,