Anodizing

Anodizing

“Water-Break-Free” Test

What is a “water-break failure” test?

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Electroplating

A Conversation With ... Beth Gotthelf

Attorney Beth Gotthelf is general counsel to the Michigan Association of Metal Finishers, a position that quickly made her an expert on environmental law and finishing issues.

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A.M. Metal Finishing Meets The Lockheed Standard

Orlando plating shop one of 70 to make Lockheed Martin’s Preferred Supplier list from 2,000 vendors

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Anodizing

Sealing Parts After Two Months

Is it possible and practical to seal hardcoat anodized (Type III) parts that have been in storage for about two months?

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Anodizing

MFASC and OC NASF Golf Tournament is June 3

Foss Stukkie and Kaiser Memorial Golf Tournament at Industry Hills Golf Club at Pacific Palms in Industry Hills, CA.

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Anodizing

Anodize Cooling System Design

What material would you recommend for the chilling system that I need to install for my anodizing tank, which has a capacity of 1,800 L (475 gal)? Can I go for Type 316 stainless steel or copper pipe with lead plating?

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Anodizing

Plating Q&A: Black Finish on 430 Stainless Steel

A reader asks 'Do you know of a way to get a black surface finish on 430 stainless steel screws that will stand up to the road blast under a car?'

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Electroplating

Columbia Chemical Receives GMW 4700 Approval

Trivecta Ni-Z Black 70 with Trivecta Black Sealer 350 approved under the GMW 4700 Type B, BL specification

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Anodizing

European Commission Issues Roadmap for Targeting Chemicals, Metals

55 substances per year will be risk-assessed, but the mid-term objective is to assess 80 substances by the end of 2014.

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A Conversation With … Bill Stock, President of Microfinish

What started out as a summer job for Bill Stock turned into a career and has made him a fixture at all the industry trade shows and events.

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