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Electroplating

30-in-30 from the 2018 Products Finishing Management Stage

Download the “30-In-30” that delivered 30 great tips and ideas from Top Shop operators on ways to improve efficiencies, in a fast-paced 30-minute presentation.

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Electroplating

Acid Copper Technologies for Plating on Plastics

Automotive OEM performance requirements continue to increase which presents increased challenges to the supply chain to provide acceptable parts.  This presentation will introduce a new system of acid copper technologies that have been designed to increase performance, widen the process operating window, reduce rejects and ultimately increase production capacity.

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Electroplating

Transition from a Simple Auxiliary Anode to a Fully-developed Conforming Anode System for Plating

This paper demonstrates that the use of an elaborate CAE designed conforming anode system enables plating complex exterior automotive part designs within specification.  It will be shown that the increased fixed and variable production costs that are unavoidable when operating an elaborate conforming anode system can be partially earned back by a reduction in metal consumption, and by an increased capacity due to shorter plating times.

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A Conversation with Darrick Gula, Bolta US

Darrick Gula is director of North America business development for Bolta US and will be the keynote speaker at the National Association for Surface Finishing’s 2018 Sur/Fin conference and trade show.

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Liquid Coating

Coventya Products Aim to Meet Surface Finishing Challenges

Coventya will highlight a variety of its latest products at Sur/Fin 2018, including Finicoat coatings, the Alumal aluminum surface treatment line and WaterCare wastewater treatment line, and 3S anode technology.

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A Brite to Highlight Solutions for Cleaning, Finishing, Wastewater Treatment

A Brite says its exhibit at Sur/Fin 2018 will encompass the three areas in which it provides products and services: cleaning, surface finishing and wastewater treatment.

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energy

Ventilation System Designed for Energy Savings, Worker Protection

KCH Engineered Systems will display its Smart Tank Cover system at Sur/Fin 2018, designed for energy savings and increased worker protection against airborne fugitive emissions.

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Cordless Plating Barrel Suited for Manual, Rack Lines

At Sur/Fin 2018, Hardwood Line will feature its battery-powered, cordless plating barrel, which can be used in manual or rack lines.

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Custom Die-Cuts Can Reduce Masking Time, Failure

At Sur/Fin 2018, Caplugs will showcase custom die-cuts designed to reduce the time, labor and risk of mask failure associated with manual masking.

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automotive

QA Program Aims for Consistent, High-Performance Automotive Coatings

At Sur/Fin 2018, MacDermid Enthone will highlight its DecoKlad quality assurance program for high-performance decorative automotive coatings, which aims to ensures globally consistent performance from a network of approved applicators.

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