Electroplating
New Book on “Hard Chrome Secrets” Now Available
Hex-hard chrome is critical, as surfaces plated with hard chrome are everywhere in commerce, yet most people don’t realize the industry even exists.
Powder Coat
Progressive Coatings Leans Into Electrification with Integrated Coating and Plating Capabilities
In an industry often defined by specialization, Progressive Coatings has spent the last several years doing something few finishing companies are...
Anodizing
Optimization of the Hard Anodizing Process in Acidic Baths on AA6063 Aluminum Alloy Using Response Surface Methodology
The characteristics of aluminum alloys make them the most extensively used material in the aerospace sector.
Liquid Coat
FGIA Updates Finishes Document for Anodized Architectural Aluminum
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released an updated standard for the testing and performance of anodic coatings on...
AMPP Names Annual Service and Technical Awards Winners
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) announced the recipients of its 2026 Annual Service and Technical Awards, which will be...
Conversion Coatings
TechTalk: Ted Ventresca, Chemeon Surface Technologies, on Touch-Up Repair Kit for Aluminum
Hexavalent chrome set the gold standard for corrosion protection on aluminum, particularly in aerospace and defense applications.
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20 Questions: Wally LaBurn, Alpha Metal Finishing
Wally LaBurn is a Chemical and Environmental Specialist at Alpha Metal Finishing in Dexter, Michigan.
20 Questions with Pinakin Patel, Techevon
Pinakin Patel is President of Techevon, a global metal finishing consultancy that offers a complete product line of colors and chemicals for the...
