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Effect of Various Electrocatalytic Anodes on Hexavalent and Trivalent Chrome Plating Solutions

Article examines the interactions between mixed metal oxide anodes and various plating baths.

Metal finishing

Trouble-Free, Economical Electroless Nickel Plating

How to properly set up a mid-size, RoHS-compliant EN line without breaking the bank.

"Right-Sizing" Your Finishing System Based on a Cost/Production Analysis

The objectives of the right-sizing process are to match the capacity for a prospective finishing system to the product throughput required to meet the organization’s business needs.

Applying the Photometric Method to Determine Presence of Trivalent Chromium in Hex Chrome Solutions

The photometric method for the determination of Cr+3 is rapid, simple and precise, and can be applied successfully without a systematic error.

Permanon Surface Coating Technology

Nanotechnology-based coating reduces or eliminates primary factors that cause many coatings to fail.

Metal finishing

Reviving American Manufacturing

Long-term viability hinges on business-friendly tax policy combined with the ability of manufacturers to revitalize, rebuild, and reinvent.

Finishing System Efficiency Upgrades for a Capital-Constrained Market

Find out how cost-effective improvements in machinery and systems can help you achieve specific productivity goals in your plant.

Factors Affecting Wet Scrubber Performance

Wet scrubbers are used for the abatement of chemical emissions from process equipment. Many wet scrubbers in operation are achieving less-than-expected emission results and require frequent shutdown...

Burn-Off Ovens for Cleaning Paint Line Components

While there are a number of ways to keep paint line components clean, the burn-off oven has become a standard in many facilities due to the ability to clean many parts at once with little or no...

Reducing the Operating Costs and Environmental Impact of Electroplating Equipment

In this article, I will suggest practical ways to reduce the operating costs and environmental impact of electroplating equipment without making a large additional investment. Topics will include...

Has Conventional Compressed Air Spraying Method Met Its Match?

Advanced Coating & Application Technologies promises to revolutionize the traditional coating process.

Resistance of Adhesives, Sealants, and Coatings to Corrosive Environments

Understanding and planning for chemical resistance are difficult processes. This article explains the primary factors involved, including physical and chemical degradation.