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NEW PRODUCTS Panels coated with the NiSlip 25 coating before and afer treatment in the Surf-Black process. and temperature of the blackening solution during use, the agitation used during the blackening process, and other factors," explains Jijeesh Thottathil, EN solutions manager of Surface Technology Inc. In addition to the black aesthetic efect, Surf-Black also ofers a variety of other performance advantages: • Micro-pitting/roughening of the surface provides an opportunity for materials such as lubricants, release compounds and others to be trapped on the surface and thereby improve the performance of parts where these properties are desired. • As composite coatings are treated with Surf-Black, more of the co-deposited particles may be exposed on the surface, leading to benefts such as increased ability to transfer heat. • The altered color caused by blackening has uses where identifcation or authentication properties are desired. • While the Surf-Black treatment initially makes the surface rougher, the micro roughness/peaks may actually make it easier for the coating to be subsequently smoothed by break-in, use or other means of fnishing. • The micro roughness of a composite EN coating can aid in the adhesion of subsequent paints, lacquers, adhesives, and other materials. Applications that can be enhanced by blackened composite EN include molds, paper and textile processing equipment, frearms, golf equipment, consumer products, electronic components, heat sinks, aerospace parts, optical instruments and sensors, thermal detectors, and military parts. Surface Technology / 609-259-0099 / surfacetechnology.com from any coating thickness measurement and accounts for the any efect on the cap. The gage also will display a warning message when the wear cap needs to be replaced. Scan Mode enables users to slide the probe continuously across the entire surface area and, upon removing it from the surface, see the average, highest and lowest readings, as well as whether they are inside or outside any pre-determined limits. As the probe slides across the surface in Auto Repeat Mode, individual readings are stored in the gage's memory at a rate of more than 140 readings per minute. Elcometer / 800-521-0635 / elcometer.com Devices Ofer Greater Temperature Control West Control Solutions' Pro Series of temperature controllers ofer two PID sets for greater precision control in challenging applications. Using the two PID sets enables the user to tune for accurate control of a range of set points or various products with diferent thermal characteristics, the company says. The controller series includes three units, the Pro-4, the Pro-8 and the compact Pro-16, all of which ofer six outputs and as many as four digital inputs, plus a built-in profler for a varied set point at each process stage. The controllers also ofer the fexibility to customize menus, thus speeding up manual control by making frequently used functions available at a keystroke. The BlueControl confguration and simulation sofware enables a test confguration to be carried out locally on a PC. Typical applications include industrial ovens and furnaces, chiller and refrigeration systems, and plastics and rubber extrusion applications where processes such as non-linear cooling, heater current input and boost functions are commonly required. West Control Solutions / 44 0 1273810116 / west-CS.com Bond Technology Used to Improve Abrasives Norton Abrasives' Vitrium3 bonded abrasives feature bond technology developed by Saint-Gobain Abrasives and are said to ofer several benefts over standard vitrifed bonds. According to the company, the abrasives feature a stronger bond construction that enables superior form and corner holding for improved part quality and higher tolerances, reduced dressing time and wear, as well as the ability to meet the higher wheel speeds. Norton Vitrium3 abrasives also are said to ofer improved holding power with a lower bond-to-abrasive ratio. This allows increased exposure of the abrasive grains for an improved cut rate and less burn, while reducing power consumption and grinding forces on the part. In addition, increased porosity improves coolant fow and chip clearance to eliminate burn or other part damage, especially on toughto-grind materials, such as high-nickel alloys, tool steels and chrome. Saint-Gobain, Norton Abrasives / 800-446-1119 / nortonabrasives.com PRODUCTS FINISHING — pfonline.com 71