Electroplating
Simultaneous Thickness and Electrochemical Potential Determination of Individual Layers in Multilayer Nickel Deposits
The 1981 AES Gold Medal Award was given to Ed Harbulak for the Best Paper appearing in Plating and Surface Finishing in 1980. His work involved the development of the well-known STEP test, a method for evaluating the performance of decorative Cu-Ni-Cr, measuring the electrochemical potential of nickel multilayers with a modified version of the venerable Kocour thickness tester.
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MacDermid Parent Finalizes Enthone, OMG Purchase
It's Platform's third acquisition after its acquisitions of MacDermid in October 2013 and OM Group, Inc. in October 2015.
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December Go-To Guy: Tom Dillon, Advanced Plating Technologies
Tom Dillon, Advanced Plating Technologies Tom began at APT in 1983, working in their brass line and eventually moved into the gold room, polishing department, and to his current department of Powder Coating, where he is now serves in the supervisor position. "Tom continues to bring valued experience and quality to all of our customers," says John Lindstedt, APT owner. If you know a guy or gal in the industry that you think should be recognized, email Jess Larkin at jlarkin@pfonline.com.
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A Conversation With…Dale Watkins, Sheffield Platers
Turning in his toque for a plating shop, this cyclist quickly learned the ropes of shop ownership.
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TOP SHOPS: RPW/ Elite Finishing
RPW was started in 1929 by Julian Maliszewski, the grandfather of the current owners. Julian’s father, John, ran the company for decades before his three sons took over the
Read MorePlating Q&A: Controlling Cleaners
Coventya’s Brad Durkin explains how to improve the control of cleaners on the process line.
Read MorePlating Q&A: When to Add Replenishers
When is it proper to skip adding a replenisher? Coventya’s Brad Durkin explains.
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Investors Turn Eye to Aerospace
Investment groups are buying finishing shops that they feel will provide the best return on their money.
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Mechanical Finishing to Enhance Plating Operations
Combination swing-frame grinder cuts production time at Lincoln Industries.
Read MoreWreaking Havoc: Motorcycles Manufacturer Offers Online Coating Customization
Canadian firm starts custom design program.
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