Electroplating
DS Manufacturing Changes Name to Lincoln Industries
This name change marks a continued strengthening of Lincoln Industries' position as the nation’s leading supplier of exhaust tubes in the United States, the company says.
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New Legislation Will Impose Higher Penalties on California Platers
The current maximum penalty of $7,000 for general violations is increasing to $12,471. This new penalty level also will apply for CAL/OSHA posting, record keeping and notice requirement violations.
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Author: Time for EPA to Lead in 'Real World' Safety Standards
"I implore our new administration in Washington to take the lead and bring good sense and reason back into the regulatory process."
Read MoreRemembering a Finisher’s Son
Metal finisher Fred Warmbier lost his son Otto to the brutal North Korean government after he was charged with a dubious crime and sentenced to hard labor.
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Cold Spray for Chrome Plating Replacement
U.S. Army Research Lab and research partners investigate cold spray as an alternative to electrolytic chrome and nickel plating.
WatchHow to Combat Roughness in Cyanide Copper Bath
Q. We have been experiencing roughness in our cyanide copper bath. What should we be looking at to fix this? Plating expert Adam Blakeley has the answer.
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Evaluation of Hexavalent Chromium Free Bond Primers for Aerospace and Defense Applications
Three hex chrome free bond primers demonstrated that they can surpass the 960 hour threshold before exhibiting panel corrosion away from the scribe.
Read MoreTop Sales Trait Might Not Be What You Think
The essential qualities for success fall short without follow-through.
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A Conversation with Clay Spencer, Simmons Plating and Grinding
L. Clay Spencer IV always planned to join his family’s business, Simmons Plating and Grinding in New Orleans, but after graduating from Tulane with an engineering degree, he served in Iraq as a Marine Corps officer before joining Simmons in 2010.
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NASF Report: August 2017
The NASF Bright Design Challenge took on a new look and feel this spring with the theme “Advancing Brand Identity for the Next Automotive Era.” The competition included 12 graduate students who devoted their semester to envisioning the role of metal finishing in automotive designs for 2025 and 2050 vehicle models.
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