Electroplating
GM Materials Approves Coventya's Tristar 300
Coventya’s Tristar 300 trivalent chromium process has been approved in accordance to GM Specification GMW 14668 Code B Type 4.
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The Benefits of Automated Selective Plating
More companies are relying on the consistency and traceability that automated processes provide, so why would selective electroplating be any different? Selective plating is a method of electroplating localized areas without the use of an immersion tank. Automated equipment has recently been developed for some very challenging applications. Fully customized machines can be designed for repair or OEM applications to apply engineered deposits without the need for operator intervention, changing the perceived notion of a once highly manual operation. This presentation highlights the key benefits of automating the selective plating process.
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ActOn Finishing Launches Partnership with GPA Innova
ActOn Finishing, based in Coventry, has joined with GPA Innova as its UK distributor of DLyte finishing machines.
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The Move Toward Effective Colorless Zinc-Nickel Passivates
Zinc-nickel passivation continues to be a robust method of extending the corrosion protection of electroplated substrates, as well as providing a visually appealing finish. In the past, clear passivation for zinc-nickel did not offer high levels of corrosion protection. This paper discusses both the mechanism by which passivate films are colored as well as the development of a clear, colorless zinc-nickel passivate that achieves good corrosion protection.
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Finishing Index Reports Slowing Contraction
Contracting new orders and backlog activity suppress overall Index reading; impact of COVID-19 expected to have an adverse effect on the Finishing Index in the coming months.
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Atotech introduces new passivate for electroplating market
Atotech’s Tridur ZnNi H5.2-plated parts can be combined with aluminum alloys and used in the automotive industry to minimize contact corrosion.
Read MoreKevin Pattee Joins Ronatec
Pattee vast experience in electronics, rectification, ovens and other fields.
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Uyemura Expands Sales, Distribution In Pacific Region
Ronatec, a supplier of of metal finishing chemicals and equipment to the automotive, aerospace, hardware, and porcelain enameling sectors, has joined the Uyemura distribution network.
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Rich Ruff Joins Cleaning Technologies Group
Ruff appointed Ransohoff regional sales manager.
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Women in STEM: A Spotlight
Danijela Milosevic-Popovich is a Research and Development Manager at SIFCO Applied Surface Concepts.
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