Electroplating
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.
Read MoreThe NASF 1000: Finishing Industry Leaders Support NASF Public Policy Agenda
The NASF recently launched the NASF 1000 initiative to provide sustaining support for the finishing industry’s public policy advocacy and government relations activities.
Read MoreSenate Bills Would Require High-Risk Facilities to Implement “Inherently Safer Technologies”
Senator Lautenberg introduced two bills seeking to require certain high-risk facilities to implement measures—including so-called inherently safer technologies —to protect them from terrorist attacks.
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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.
Read MoreWarsaw, Ind: The orthopedics capital of the world
Study done by Kosciusko County says employs about 6,800 orthopedic industry workers, representing nearly one in every four jobs in the county.
Read MoreBlack Finish on 430 Stainless Steel
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?
Read More“Grades” of Black Oxides?
Are there different grades of black oxide? If so, are some tougher than others?
Read MoreCadmium Vs. Black Oxide
Which is the better coating for a fastener made from C40-UNI-7845, cadmium or black oxide?
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Coventya Acquires Premium Solutions of Rochester NY
Coventya also welcomes new employees Tom Casselman and Dave Cadwallader.
Read MoreCopper Plating of Brass
Can we plate copper directly onto brass faucets using an acid copper bath?
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