regulation
The Cost of Regulation
One of the few nice things that Congress has done for businesses over the years is to require government agencies imposing new regulations to spell out how much time and money it will cost the company owner to comply with the new rules.
Read MoreASTM Test Comparison
What is the difference between ASTM B136-84 and B-136-77 for the Modified Dye Stain Test?
Read MoreWhat New Air Pollution Regulations?
Info on the Plating and Polishing National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)
Read MoreA Toxic Debate
In the run up to the Washington Forum, EPA regulation is in the spotlight, and finishers are getting some bad press.
Read MoreThe Problem of Sealing Smut
Is there an anodizing cleanliness standard that is reasonable for our suppliers to meet? Is there an ISO, ASTM, IPC, Nadac or any other standard?
Read MoreNickel and Cooking Surfaces
What do you know about nickel plating regulations on cooking surfaces in Europe? Where can I get a copy of the regulations and tests being done, if any?
Read MoreViscosity Cups Revisited
There are numerous ASTM Specification covering dip and laboratory-type viscosity cups which address both precision and correct method of use. The importance of temperature control and the nature of Newtonian flow cannot be stressed more and is often overlooked to the detriment of flow cups in general.
Read MoreSafety First?
“People are our most important asset.” So managers used to say, back in the day when corporations paid consultants to help them develop mission statements and other such management “essentials.” Don’t get me wrong—a lot of companies still have mission statements and some even use them as guidelines for overall company management and operations.
Read MorePollution Control Technologies
Products and systems that can help finishers comply with environmental regulations
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