Anodizing
Racking Without Visible Rack Marks
What is the process of racking a machined part to be anodized with no visible rack marks?
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Dr. Phil To The Rescue for Electroplaters
Techmetals’ president Phil Brockman is often the last electroplater that some customers visit on their search for solutions to persistent finishing issues or to plate unique parts. But it’s easy to see why most major aerospace, medical, defense, oil/gas, mold shops, and automotive manufacturers end up at Techmetals’ expansive facilities in Dayton, Ohio.
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Poly-Plating Recognized For Safety Achievements
Chicopee, Mass. shop nears completion of two-year exemption of a scheduled OHSA inspection as an honored participant in the organization's Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP).
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Enthone Introduces Ankor Hydraulics Hard Chrome Process
Specially engineered for the hydraulics/fluid power market, the company says the process delivers exceptional corrosion resistance, while offering a more sustainable alternative versus other high efficiency, etch-free hard chrome processes currently available today.
Read MoreFood-Grade Anodic Coatings
Anodizer looks for certification that an anodic coating is safe to use with food.
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Wisconsin's Hartford Finishing Growing, Adding 94 Jobs
Governor Scott Walker joined company leaders to announce the addition of 94 new jobs at Hartford Finishing, Inc., a powder coating and painting firm, and its sister companies. The jobs announcement coincides with the opening of the company’s new paint line.
Read MoreAppearance of Clear Anodized Coatings on 6061 Alloy
How do you achieve clear anodizing that is bright and clear?
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NASF West Coast Bright Design Winners Picked
Martin Francisco, Nicole Eng, Woosung Kim and Kasia Burzynska win scholarships from California NASF groups
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Platers and Coaters … Start Your Engines
Products Finishing encouraging and recognizing Formula SAE shops by starting a competition amongst our readers called the “Products Finishing Cup.”
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A Conversation with … Dr. Arthur Brace
Dr. Arthur Brace is known as the “Father of Anodizing." Now 90, he was recently honored by the Aluminum Anodizing Council with an award honoring his career work.
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