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Pitting on 7000 Series Al Alloy
In the last year, we’ve had a string of anodized parts come back from the finisher that are “pitted.”
Read MoreResponse to Strengthening ABS Parts
In the June issue, in a question titled “Can We Strengthen ABS Parts?”, K.W. reported that one of his customers had complained of cracking of an ABS plastic part. Two readers agreed that the molder’s process parameters were contributing to the cracking problem.
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Cyanide-Free Electroplating of Cu-Sn Alloys
This paper is a peer-reviewed and edited version of a presentation delivered at NASF SUR/FIN 2012 in Las Vegas, Nev., on June 13, 2012.
Read MorePreparing Steel for Powder Coating
We powder paint steel machinery structures and have several questions.
Read MoreBlack Stains on Zinc-Plated Parts
Our rack alkaline-zinc-plated parts occasionally exhibit black or caustic stains that don’t show up for 24 hours. Can we add anything to our plating solution or rinses to eliminate this condition?
Read MoreNon-chrome Aircraft Paints
Can you provide me with a list of non-chrome paints that have been approved for use by the various companies in that industry?Do you know of anyone who looks at the environmental side of coatings whom I could contact for the latest information?
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CCAI Announces 2013 Award Winners
Jim Docken of DuBois Chemicals receives CCAI's highest honor, The James F. Wright Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Apple Wants Patent To Plate Aluminum Case With Magnetic Material
Could allow attachment of the MacBook to a number of different surfaces, including for example, refrigerators, metallic armbands, or even a wall mounted docking station.
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Oxford U. Researchers Win Prize With Solar Coatings
Develop a hi-tech coating with the potential to significantly reduce the manufacturing costs of new-generation solar photovoltaic cells.
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Wayne State Engineering Professor Wins NASF Award
Yinlun Huang awarded the 2013 National Association for Surface Finishing’s Scientific Achievement Award.
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