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Electroplating

AESF Heritage: The 2002 Hydrogen Embrittlement Seminar No. 1: Hydrogen Embrittlement

This is first of four papers presented during AESF Week 2002 at the Rosen Center in Orlando, Florida, on Jan. 30, 2002, as part of the Hydrogen Embrittlement Seminar.  A detailed overview of hydrogen embrittlement beginning with elemental discussions of the scientific phenomenon, occurrence, metallurgical attributes, habits of various metals and alloys and basic solid-state physics. 

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Powder Coating

Powder Coating Chipping on Aluminum Extrusion

The only way to get reliable results with powder on aluminum that will be used outdoors is to use an aluminum conversion coating that neutralizes the surface so the oxide cannot rapidly reform, according to Rodger Talbert. 

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PVD Coating System Deposits Durable Coatings In-House

The V.MAX1500 PVD and DLC flexible coating system from VaporTech offers capabilities including up to six wall-mounted cathodic arc and/or magnetron sputtering sources.

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Ask The Expert

Software Can Make Job Shops Profitable

Steelhead Technologies’ Jeffrey Halonen answers two questions about how using software increases profitability.  

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energy

Revolutionizing Battery Production for Electromobility

Fully automated process combines ultrafine cleaning and protective UV coating for battery cells, replacing the need for traditional film wrapping.

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Top Shops

Texas Plating Top Shop Acquires Powder Coating Company

Gleco Plating’s acquisition of 3-D Powder Coating expands the shop’s capabilities to liquid paint and powder coat. 

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Trimac Industrial Systems Hires Sales Engineer

Marty Powell, a 40-year veteran to the finishing industry, joins the company. 

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sustainability

Algae-Based Coating Enables Modular Carbon Capture Removal System

Reactive Surfaces, an innovator in bio-based coatings, works on development of Carbon Capture Coatings, which harness the natural CO2-capturing capabilities of live algae.

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ChemQuest Expands Business Development Team, Names 4 VPs

ChemQuest Group promotes four directors to vice president roles, focusing on business development across strategy, M&A, operations and technology sectors.

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nasf

Episode 47: An Interview With Vince Noonan, President, NASF Foundation

In this installment of On the Line, PF speaks with Vince Noonan, president of the NASF Foundation about the recent NASF rebranding and changes to its educational initiatives. 

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