The NASF New England Surface Finishing Regional Conference will be on November 4 at the Salem Waterfront Hotel and Suites in Salem, Massachusetts.
The conference format incorporates expanded time for vendor interaction while still including the high quality of professional speakers. Raffle prizes, quality door gifts, breakfast, lunch, and a full sit-down dinner for a $185 conference fee.
Massachusetts Wastewater Treatment Contact Hours will be applied for this conference.
Visit https://regional.nenasf.org to register. The event schedule includes:
- 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast and Registration
- 9:10 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. Steve Edens, Henkel: Fundamentals Of Anodizing. Anodizing is one of the most common surface treatments of aluminum. In all anodizing processes, the basic reaction is conversion of the aluminum surface to aluminum oxide. The aluminum part, when made anodic in an electrolytic cell, causes the oxide layer to become thicker, leading to better corrosion and wear resistance. For decorative purposes, the oxide layer formed on the surface can be dyed.
- 10:10 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. Heather and Ross Baker, GH2 Fitness and Training: Health And Well Being. Want to create a different wellness story for yourself? Heather and Ross will focus on 6 areas of wellness and discuss small behaviors and ideas than can help you do just that.
- 11:10 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. Adam Blakeley of MacDermid Enthone: Hyrogen Embrittlement Theories, Optimization, And Controls. Adam’s presentation will discuss hydrogen embrittlement and what this mechanism and phenomenon is, what types of substrates are most affected, and how to mitigate its effects in the plating cycle. We will discuss current theories that attempt to explain how this phenomenon is attenuated and will feature information related to the production and manufacture of parts, the choice of chemistry, and the importance of solution optimization and control. We will finally discuss baking procedures and protocols and the importance of time and temperature in removing or redistributing hydrogen to cease the potential for crack initiation and propagation that may lead to catastrophic ends.
- 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
- 1:10 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. Jeff Hannapel, NASF: Regulatory Update. Jeff will bring us all up to date on Environmental Regulations being implemented or in the works at the National level that will be impacting the Metal Finishing community. He will also make us aware of local regulations and restrictions taking place in various locations throughout the country that could signal a future national trend, or that could impact us locally with possible regulatory changes in the Northeast.
- 2:10 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. Christine Nesbitt, Performance Review Institute: Nadcap Audit Presentation. The Performance Review Institute (PRI) is responsible for administering the Nadcap Program. Christine will explain to suppliers within the aerospace industry how they can easily avoid many of the most common pitfalls of Nadcap audits by properly preparing in advance.
- 3:10 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Matthew Havens, Global Vision Advisors: Manage Your Personal Finance Like Your Business. Famed Investor Rick Kayne once said “Business owners are great investors, until they become investors.” How can you think of your investment and personal financial planning like a business? And how can you plan for changes in the economy, interest rates, and commerce, to give yourself the best chance of success? Please join us as we discuss how to navigate the changing world of finance to help you navigate your business and personal investment decisions.
- 4:10 p.m. – 4:55 p.m. Matt Hansen, Hubbard Hall: 5 Ways To Future Proof Your Wastewater Treatment System. Whether you are scaling up production or just want to ensure that your wastewater system is running smoothly for the next 5 years, planning is crucial. Let’s look at the top 5 things that a plant can do to ensure that its wastewater system is up to par with the production demands.
- 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Dinner
The first class hotel that has all the modern-day standard of comfort.
- Conference format that incorporates expanded time for vendor interaction, while still including the high quality of professional speakers.
- Raffle prizes, quality door gift, breakfast, lunch, and a full sit-down dinner for a low $185 conference fee.
- Limited block of rooms for November 3-5th has been reserved so book your reservation now! Please do not wait as we anticipate all rooms will be sold.
- Rates start at $139 + tax. Inquire with hotel when calling and booking room for specific details and options.
- Hotel booking can be done by calling the hotel (978) 740 - 8788 and mention the New England Surface Finishing Regional for our special rates.
- Extra rooms may be available at the Hampton Inn Salem Boston (978) 414-3100
Visit https://regional.nenasf.org to register.
