Anodizing
Guarding Against Counterfeit Parts
We have been doing a lot of defense work lately and are concerned about counterfeit parts. How can we protect ourselves?
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DiamonDyze in the Rough
A pair of coaters—who are also racing enthusiasts—say they have made a significant advance in aluminum anodizing using ceramics to produce an extremely hard, corrosion- and wear-resistant anodic oxide coating.
Read MoreSupplier Contracts
Can we (the supplier) refuse to agree to early termination of a contract unless the customer agrees to increased prices or other concessions?
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Q&A: Hard-To-Buff Silver Deposit
A Reader asks: Do you have suggestions for resolving an issue with silver-plated deposits that are difficult to polish and buff?
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The Aerospace Finishing World According To J.C. Hall
Seattle finisher educates aerospace execs on issues they face, whether they like to hear it or not.
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‘They Never Call Me Back.’ No Kidding.
Get creative to set yourself apart and get prospective customers to hear you out.
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MFASC Seeks New Executive Director
Dan Cunningham leaves as Executive Director after accepting a position with Bowman Plating, a member company.
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Advanced Technical Finishing Continues $10 Million Renovation
Plans include upgrading current anodizing line equipment to allow for increased capacity on Type I, II and III anodizing, new electroless nickel lines and a titanium Type II & III finishing line.
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Anodyne Receives Boeing C-17 Approval
Santa Ana, California-based company is a Nadcap approved metal finishing company founded in 1960 that focuses on the aerospace industry.
Read MoreBlack, Pitted Areas on Anodized Parts
We anodize aluminum cookware and have recently been getting parts with black pits scattered all over them. What is this and how might it be happening?
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