COLUMNS
CLINICS ASK THE EXPERTS
6 The Finishing Touch
40-Under-40 looks to develop leaders.
8 News
40-Under-40 nominations now open.
12 NASF Report
NASF Bright Design Challenge kicks off in Detroit.
50 Never Finished
Settling for soft skills? You're part of the problem.
52 Gardner Business Index
Finishing industry expands for the first time since 2015.
56 End of the Line
A conversation with Bill Oney, Therma-Tron-X.
14 Titanium vs. Lead Anodes
in Hard Chrome Plating
Lead is under a watchful eye across the globe. In the U.S.,
health and workplace authorities are insistent in their
warnings. Even if electroplating companies have decades of
experience working with hazardous substances, lead is still
being seen in an increasingly critical light.
34 Cleaning / David Peterson
Can alkaline cleaner be used on aluminum?
38 Plating / Paul Feagins
Extend the life of electroless nickel chemistry.
40 Liquid Coatings / Dan Szczepanik
Increase or decrease conductivity of paint.
42 Powder Coating / Rodger Talbert
Measure and control transfer efficiency.
44 Electrocoating / Jose Tirado
Control ecoat film appearance on galvanized surface.
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48 INNOVATIONS
The latest in plating, liquid and powder
coating, and other application equipment.
22 PARTS
CLEANING
Our Parts Cleaning
special coverage discusses
aqueous cleaning
solutions, ultrasonic
technology and brings you
the latest in cleaning
products.
18 Glass and Bottles Shine with Powder Coatings
Sundial Powder Coatings becomes expert in nail polish
and alcohol bottle coatings.
46 Surface Finishing Mexico Conference
Expects to Draw 2,000
Mexican Association for Surface Finishing holds second
annual trade show.
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