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Room-Temp Anodic Seals Outperform Hot Dichromate Seals
At Sur/Fin 2018, Chemeon will highlight the performance of its TCP-HF (hexavalent-free) and TCP-NP (no-prep) room-temperature anodic seals in independent third-party testing.
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Non-Cyanide Copper Process Plates Directly onto Zinc Die Cast
At Sur/Fin 2018, EPI will highlight its E-Brite 5.0 CU alkaline non-cyanide copper process for barrel plating directly onto zinc die cast, as well as a number of other offerings.
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Finishing Options Include Hex-Chrome Alternatives
At Sur/Fin 2018, Pavco will showcase metal finishing systems for alloys, zinc, nickel, chrome, copper and conversion coatings, with an emphasis on decorative hexavalent chrome alternatives and general compliant chemistries.
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Drop-In Liners Protect Plating Tanks
Among the different material formulations that Witt Lining Systems will display at Sur/Fin 21018 are Koroseal PVC drop-in liners coupled with LFP CrossFilm skirts, designed to provide maximum corrosion protection for hard-chrome plating tanks.
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Uyemura Showcasing Hard Silver, Cyanide-free, Other Plating
Uyemura will showcase a number of products at Sur/Fin 18, including Arguna 630, a hard silver electrolyte with hardness of 120-130 HV, well-suited for high-stress electromechanical components.
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Darrah Electric to Demonstrate Rectifier Remote Control
In addition to showcasing its complete line of air- and water-cooled plating, anodizing and electrocoating DC power supplies at Sur/Fin 2018, Darrah Electric will demonstrate its high-resolution, 7" touchscreen rectifier remote control.
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Reminiscences of Early Electroless Plating
The development of autocatalytic deposition was one of the most important developments in the history of surface finishing. Here, in an article from Plating and Surface Finishing in 1984, the AESF 75th anniversary year, Dr. Abner Brenner, considered to be the “Father of Electroless Plating,” recalls why and how it came about.
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A Conversation with Matt Akin, TrueLogic
Matt Akin is president of TrueLogic Co. and for the past two years also has been chairing the Sur/Fin steering committee.
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New Selective Brush / Cell Anodizing Technology Using Sulfuric / Organic Mixed Electrolytes for Dimensional Restoration of Difficult Alloys
This paper presents new innovative problem-solving technology for Type I, II and III selective brush and repair cell anodizing. Discussions include: (1) anodizing difficult alloys (2000/7000 series) without burning; (2) unique amino complex organic acid protection of the aluminum/anodize surface during processing and (3) high speed anodizing in selective cell operations, including heavy thickness anodize repair procedures.
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NASF Seeks Nomination for Industry Awards
The NASF will recognize a number of well-deserving individuals in several different awards categories. Nominations are due by March 30.
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