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Electroplating

Sifco Applied Surface Concepts Group Acquired by Norman Hay Group

Sifco ASC brand is one of the largest manufacturer and supplier of process equipment and associated chemicals for selective electroplating and anodizing. It also has its own subcontract process operations across the U.S. and Europe.

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SFCHINA2012 Attracts 10,000+ To Guangzhou

With China has become the world's biggest finishing market, organizers say the 25th edition of the China International Exhibition for Surface Finishing & Coating Products Nov 28-30 was well attended.

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Parts Cleaning

Mechanical Vapor Recompression Evaporation

MVRE is underutilized in the treatment of industrial wastewaters that are typical of metal fabricating and finishing industries. Increasing energy costs, rapidly decreasing freshwater resources, and growing sensitivity towards the environmental impact of industrial management practices are the driving forces in the development of more sustainable technology.

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Electroplating

White Patches

What is a good remedy for white patches in an alkaline non-cyanide zinc plating bath?

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Powder Coating

Proper Racking

Is there any way to qualify the impact of racking on the powder coating process?

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nasf

NASF Bright Design Challenge Kicks Off Jan. 16

Kick off in Detroit is scheduled for January 16. The event is timed perfectly for the Detroit Auto Show, and the NASF Board will also be meeting in town to fully support the event.

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Electrocoating

New Painting Facilities

We are looking at options fro replacing a spray painting line and have been considering installing an electrocoat line to replace spray priming. What kind of trouble can we expect on startup?

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Electroplating

Plating Bath Additives

Where can I learn more about additives to plating baths? I want to formulate some of my own and avoid the high prices charged by plating chemical vendors.

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basics

How to Limit Outgassing on Castings

I cannot find a way to powder coat aluminum castings without severe outgassing and blisters. Does the temperature have a role to play versus line speed? Will higher temperature emit more gas from the aluminum casting?

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Electrocoating

Electrophoresis Process

What is the electrophoresis process?

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