measurement-testing

Pace Offers PFAS Test Method for Contamination Detection

The PFAS contamination testing method provides reliable results faster and a lower cost.

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energy

Spatial Coating Thickness Measurement Solution for Prismatic Battery Cells

Coatmaster AG’s 3D noncontact coating thickness measurement system employs ATO technology to provide spatial measurement of coating thickness.

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Benchtop Spectrophotometer Aids in Color Measurement

Benchtop spectrophotometer provides color control and precision in color measurement technology.

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Electroplating

SUR/FIN 2023: Capsules from the Technical Sessions I: Emerging Technologies

SUR/FIN 2023 in Cleveland this past June was a resounding success.  Due to the efforts of the Technical Activities Committee, ably led by Bill Nebiolo this year, an outstanding program of technical presentations was offered.  What follows are summaries of selected presentations from the Emerging Technologies sessions.  Additional coverage will be provided in this space in the coming months.  The full report can be accessed and printed at short.pfonline.com/NASF23Aug1.

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Viscometer Line Offers Measurement, Repeatability, Reporting

The Byko-visc RT Rotational Viscometer from Gardco provides detailed results analysis and review.

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NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #121: Development of a Sustainability Metrics System and a Technical Solution Method for Sustainable Metal Finishing - 12th Quarterly Report

This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the twelfth quarter of project work (January-March 2023) at Wayne State University in Detroit.  In this period, our main effort concentrated on documenting technical content that was yet to be reported, including analysis of costs for specific technologies for sustainability improvement.

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Parts Cleaning

Corrosion Resistance Testing for Powder Coating

Salt spray can be useful to help compare different pretreatment methods and coatings but it does not tell us much about the corrosion resistance of a part over time in the field. Powder coating expert Rodger Talbert offers insights into how to get a better idea of how to improve a part’s corrosion resistance in the real world.

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sustainability

Online Energy Savings Calculator Promotes Energy Efficiency

An online energy savings calculator from AkzoNobel aims to help customers determine how to reduce energy usage.

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Appearance Solution Measures, Visualizes Effect Finishes

X-Rite MA-T12 spectrophotometer and Pantora software characterize complex material finishes in molded plastics, leathers and coatings to improve virtual prototyping and quality control.

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Soluble Salt Tester Measures Concentration on Metal Surfaces

The Positector SST Soluble Salt Tester from Paul N. Gardner USA is said to be durable, accurate and versatile.

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