Anodizing
A Conversation with … Blair Vandivier, President and CEO, Asterion
Blair Vandivier is a lawyer, a pilot and a former college golfer, as well as a board member of the NASF.
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Uyemura Launches New Electrolytic Nickel Technology
Two new high-speed electrolytes for the electrodeposition of nickel phosphorus are Umicore Niphos 967 and 968.
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John Gilbert Receives Award at NE Surface Finishing Regional
Gilbert has over 23 years working in sales with his brother, George, in the metal finishing and the chemical distribution business.
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Hubbard-Hall And The Lasting Tribute At The Sept. 11 Memorial
Customer was tasked with providing a durable, corrosion resistant black finish to the panels and Hubbard-Hall’s Black-Magic product line was chosen
Read MoreCloudy Look in Clear-coat
We apply a clear coat powder material over a steel substrate. The clear is kind of milky and clouds the look from the steel. What can cause this problem?
Read MoreSalt Spray Failure on Type I and Boric-Sulfuric Anodize Coupons
What can be done to keep Type I and boric-sulfuric anodize from failing salt spray testing?
Read MoreMaking Sense of Anodized Aluminum Finish Callouts and Designations
What are the differences between the Aluminum Association Designation AA- A31 and the MIL-A-8625, Type II, Class 1 anodizing finishes?
Read MoreFunky Medina Plating and Powder Shop
Owners Shawn Ritchie and Tait Krejci take an unorthodox approach to success.
Read MoreA Conversation with … Jack Humble, President, Reliant Aluminum Products
If ever a man fit his name, it would be Jack Humble, the president of Reliant Aluminum Products since 2008.
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