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Mechanical Finishing 16 Oct 2020

Clemco Blast Cabinet Increases Accu-Tec Efficiency by 400%

Clemco’s 4-Gallon Tumble-Bucket Blasting Cabinet improved blasting efficiency over traditional manual cabinets by over 400% for one manufacturer.

economics 16 Oct 2020

Finishing Index Reaches a Two-Year High in September

GBI’s Finishing Index has reported a second consecutive expansionary reading, signaling the continuing recovery of the finishing industry — but the report also contains supply chain readings that could stymie this recovery if left unaddressed.

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Electroplating 16 Oct 2020

Antimicrobial Properties, Electroless Nickel Durability

LeKem offers antimicrobial electroless nickel, designed for everyday production. Owner Paul Feagins talked to PF about the technology and its efficacy.

measurement-testing 15 Oct 2020

Clemco Opens New Sample Processing and R&D Lab

Clemco’s new sample processing and R&D lab is equipped to tackle cutting-edge issues in abrasive blasting, from its new machines to its experienced lab manager Lucas Cahill.

Parts Cleaning 15 Oct 2020

Dürr Partnership Expands Market Access for EV Batteries

The Dürr Group and Osaka-based firm Techno Smart have partnered to increase EV battery production efficiency. The Dürr Group is also expanding its small-factor battery production tech business and contributing to EV production across multiple departments.

measurement-testing 14 Oct 2020

Dynatrol Density Systems Measure and Resist Acids

Dynatrol’s Density Cell and Digital Converter provide a solution for measuring the density and concentration of acids and caustics in liquid and slurry form.

14 Oct 2020

Getting Schooled in Finishing

Matt Kirchner proves it’s never too late to go back to school. He spent the summer learning more about finishing to become a better leader in the industry.

14 Oct 2020

ALIT Technology's Fastrip T5 Optimizes Metal Paint Stripping

ALIT Technologies’ Fastrip 5 features technologies and optional accessories that make it a safe and efficient paint stripping bath for metal parts.

surfin 14 Oct 2020

A Novel Pretreatment Process for Direct Electrodeposition onto Aluminum Alloys

This paper discusses a novel pretreatment process for direct electrodeposition nickel-phosphorus and nickel from commercial electrolytes onto aluminum alloy (T6061) surfaces without the need for zincate or stannate pretreatment processes. These coating properties are compared to conventional commercially applied electroless (NiP) using conventional pretreatment processes.