Electroplating
NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #121: Development of a Sustainability Metrics System and a Technical Solution Method for Sustainable Metal Finishing - 8th Quarterly Report
This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the eighth quarter of project work (January-March 2022) at Wayne State University in Detroit. The major activities in this report period are: (1) the development of a sustainability assessment method for technology evaluation with case studies, and (2) a continuous development of a software tool for sustainability assessment.
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NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #123: Electrochemical Manufacturing for Energy Applications - 1st Quarterly Report
For 2022, NASF-AESF Foundation Research Board has selected a project on electrodeposition toward developing low-cost and scalable manufacturing processes for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysis cells for clean transportation and distributed power applications. This report introduces the project and outlines the work to be undertaken.
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Non-PFAS Wetting Agents for Decorative Chromium(VI) Plating
This article is based on a presentation given at NASF SUR/FIN 2022, in Rosemont, Illinois, in Session 6, Responses to PFAS / PFOA. It follows the case study of three facilities’ conversion from PFAS-containing wetting agents to non-PFAS equivalents, eliminating PFAS and moving forward with a smaller and more sustainable environmental footprint. The journey of conversion from PFAS-containing wetting agents in both chromic-sulfuric etch and hexavalent decorative plating tanks can be complicated and winding due to deep rooted standard industry practices, as well as state and federal regulations. Outlined here is a clear course of action that led to eliminating PFAS from the facilities’ wetting agent strategies.
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ProPlate Uses Pure Platinum and Gold in Additive Plating Process
The company says pure gold and platinum are superior at conducting electricity and have other performance advantages compared to platinum-iridium alloys and stainless steel.
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Registration Opens for Electroless Nickel Conference 2022
Electroless Nickel Conference 2022 will take place October 11-13 at the Omni Severin in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Embracing Tools for Continuous Improvement
Triplex Plating is a great example of how to use benchmarking, training and employee feedback as tools for continuous improvement.
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American Plating Power Opens Vermont Facility
Rectifier supplier American Plating Power announces second new location in Williston, Vermont.
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Episode 21: Interviews From SUR/FIN 2022
Conversations from the trade show floor on the finishing community’s response to increased hexavalent chrome and PFAS fume suppressant regulations.
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Nanostructured Zinc Nickel Solution Targets Oil & Gas Industries
Coating system for oil and gas industries designed to replace cadmium, PTFE and ceramic-metallic coatings.
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Glass Bead Blasting as Plating Pretreatment
What are the best practices for using blasting in preparation for plating? Angelo Magrone of Bales Metal Surface Solutions discusses the ins and outs of glass bead blasting.
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