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Avoiding Adhesion Failure Due to Paraffin
For plating applicators, paraffin residue can cause poor adhesion, delayed blistering or other poor-quality performance of the plated deposit, including poor corrosion resistance. Coventya director of business development Greg Terrell explains how to remove paraffin-based lubricants prior to plating.
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Asterion Introduces New Zinc-Nickel Process
Asterion’s TECHNILLOY ZN NI 770 process offers corrosion protection, while delivering consistent and repeatable uniform surfaces.
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40 Under 40: Class of 2020
Products Finishing’s 40 Under 40 award program recognizes young professionals in the finishing industry.
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Sports Car Manufacturer Embraces Automation with Dürr
Lotus is using technology from Dürr, including painting robots, updated painting supply systems and a new drying rack, to modernize its paint shop.
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Aluminum Electroplating Process Reaches 100-gallon Milestone
LumiShield recently conducted a demonstration of its Lumidize aluminum electroplating process at the 100-gallon scale, signifying the technology’s readiness for production-scale plating.
Read MoreCultivating the Next Generation of Finishing Industry Leaders
As a generation of experienced coaters and finishers look toward retirement, new leaders are beginning to emerge. Training, education, support and encouragement for new talent is crucial for the future of manufacturing.
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Polamer Precision Incorporates Selective Plating Into Production Line
Global aerospace manufacturing company Polamer Precision, has worked with SIFCO ASC to bring a selective plating process in-house for improved output, lead time and quality control.
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EPSI Acquires An-Kor Rack Company
Masking supplier EPSI has acquired An-Kor Rack Company. The expanded business will provide racks, hooks, masking and custom solutions.
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Bowman Appoints Standards Manager
Bowman has announced the appointment of Jeffrey Korpus as manager of the company’s Standards Business Unit.
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The True Cost of SCR Versus Switch-Mode Rectifiers
Replacing old SCR rectifiers may help lower electrical costs, but choosing between modern SCR and SMPS rectifiers requires some careful consideration.
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