Anodizing

Powder Coating

Index Continues Downward Trend

In August, the index contracted for the fourth time in five months.

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Parts Cleaning

A Conversation With…Bill Rosenberg Jr., Columbia Chemical

We caught up with Bill as he was tuning his numerous guitars that he plays in a band with friends.

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Columbia Chemical Names Jeff Boehmer As Technical Support Manager

Boehmer is a member of the National Association of Metal Finishers, and has earned the designation of CEF/Certified Electroplater-Finisher.

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Powder Coating

July Index at 46.6—Lowest Index Since August 2013

Since June 2014, the finishing business index has been on a fairly steady downward trend.

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Anodizing

Anodizing Q&A: Laser Engraving on Anodized Aluminum, Revisited

Is there a way to determine if the laser is going all of the way through the anodized coating and compromising my part?

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Anodizing

Anodizing Q&A: Calculation for Adding Aluminum to a New Anodizing Bath

What is the calculation for adding aluminum to an anodizing bath?

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Anodizing

Anodizing Q&A: Important Factors in the Light Fastness of Organic Dyes

What are the most critical aspects of colorfastness in anodized aluminum in order of priority?

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Anodizing

Electroplater Dave Roach, NASF Award Winner, Passes

Owner of Peninsula Metal Finishing, Orlando, FL, passed away suddenly on August 7.

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Bales Metal Surface Solutions' Harry Raimondi Named Moldmaker Of The Year

Presented with the Moldmaker of the Year award by the Society of Plastic Engineers/Mold Making and Mold Design Division.

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