Electroplating
The Effect of Monovalent Cations on Electroless Nickel Plating
We investigated the effect of increasing concentrations of NH4+, Li+, Na+, and K+ on plating rate and bath stability in a lactate-acetate EN plating...
Powder Coat
R/S-Godwin Investing $17M in KY Expansion With Addition of Powder Coating Facility
R/S-Godwin Truck Body Co. continues to expand its manufacturing footprint in Floyd County, Kentucky, with a planned investment of more than $17...
Anodizing
Aerospace Requirements for Aluminum Finishing
Aluminum is a widely used metal found in products worldwide.
Liquid Coat
GKN Aerospace Breaks Ground on NH Expansion As Demand For Engine Components Grows
GKN Aerospace marked the start of construction on its North Charlestown, New Hampshire, facility expansion, a $16 million investment that will...
Ford Investing $1 Billion in New Paint Shop at Kentucky Truck Plant
Ford Motor Company plans to invest $1 billion to build a new state-of-the-art paint shop at its Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, a major capital...
Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater Balancing Act: Stoichiometry and DTC
A reader sent me the following question about stoichiometry, and it's one I'm asked about sometimes.
Conversion Coatings
Beyond Time and Temperature: Mastering Chemical Control and Post-Treatment in Conversion Coatings
In metal finishing operations, conversations about process control often begin with two familiar variables: time and temperature.
20 Questions
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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...
