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A Conversation with Don Walsh, Uyemura
Donald Walsh has been with Uyemura International Corp. for 20 years and retires this month as its director of operations. His involvement with the surface finishing industry—and specifically the electronic and circuit board sectors—has been enormous.
Read MoreWhat is Back-Ionization?
Q. We spray parts using a silver metallic powder by hand. The surface has a lot of texture and small stars in certain areas and our powder supplier says it is “back-ionization.” What is back-ionization and how do we overcome the problem?
Read MoreThe Value of New Application Equipment
Q. We have an old set of automatic spray guns. The controllers are an analog design with none of the more modern features we see at shows and online. How can we save money on gun operation and how do we evaluate the savings?
Read MoreOne-Layer Zinc Flake Base Coat for Fastener Protection
Atotech’s silver inorganic zinc flake base coat eliminates the need for a second coat.
Read MoreIntermittent Phosphate Line Usage
Q. I inherited a cleaning and phosphate line and over the last two weeks, we have lost our phosphate solution twice. I am told it is because we have lost iron in the solution. Is there an additive that can be used to help maintain the solution as the tank is not in constant use?
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Sun Glo Industrial Plating Survives Trial by Fire
Andy Pozin’s more than three decades in the metal finishing industry nearly came to an end in 2015 when an overnight fire devastated his company and his livelihood.
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Life Cycle: Powder Coat Turns Bikes into Fine-Tuned Machines
Two San Francisco bike makers turn to powder coating to finish their custom products.
WatchNASF Report: June 2017
NASF invites top policy analysts and keynotes to the Washington Forum, and the industry gears up for the Sur/Fin Manufacturing and Technology Trade Show and Conference.
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SurfTec Receives $1.2 Million Award to Develop Novel Coating
Beckford and Zou discovered a novel approach that significantly improved wear resistance of PTFE coatings, which are applied to the surfaces of tools and cooking wear to reduce friction and adhesion.
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Giffin Wins 2017 Automotive News Pace Award
The prestigious award recognizes automotive suppliers for superior innovation, technological advancement and business performance.
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