Andrew Kossowski Receives SBA Veteran Business Award
Andrew Kossowski, owner of Veterans Metal in Largo, Florida, received the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2024 State of Florida Veteran Business Owner of the Year.
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Maximizing Anodizing Efficiency and Energy Savings
A practical review covering the spectrum of energy savings and efficiency improvements for the Type II and III Hard Anodize Processes will be presented.
Aluminum Anodizing and Conversion Coating Classes Now Available
Classes in advanced training in aluminum anodizing and conversion coating will be given by Chemeon Surface Technology throughout 2024.
AAC Hosts Anodizing Essentials Class at ET24
The Aluminum Anodizers Council is presenting its Anodizing Essentials training course at the International Aluminum Extrusion Technology Seminar on April 29.
Legends: Dr. Anne Deacon Juhl, AluConsult
Anne Deacon Juhl, Ph. D., owns AluConsult, a Danish company that consults with leading manufacturers and shops on issues related to aluminum and anodizing.
20 Questions with Kaitlin Lesser, Alpha Metal Finishing
Kaitlin Lesser is the Office Manager at Alpha Metal Finishing in Dexter, Michigan.
Legends: Dr. Jude Runge, Apple and CompCote
Dr. Jude Mary (Judy) Runge’s metallurgical engineer and surface finishing expert career spans almost 40 years in industrial, government, and academic professional settings.
Effect of Graphene Oxide as an Anodizing Additive for the ZK60A Magnesium Alloy
The aim of the present work was to study the effect of graphene oxide as an additive in the anodization bath of the ZK60A magnesium alloy on the corrosion resistance, film morphology and surface chemical composition.
CHEMEON Surface Technology’s 10th Anniversary Marked by Innovation and Responsibility
CHEMEON Surface Technology is celebrating its 10th anniversary of successfully serving the finishing and coating industry with chemistry, products, and services that protect manufactured parts and equipment.
Anode: Cathode, Materials, and Surface Area Ratios for Aluminum Anodizing
The most commonly used materials for anodizing tank cathodes are aluminum, lead (Pb), and stainless steel.
Canada’s West-Tech Finishing Sees Anodizing on the Uptick
When West-Tech Finishing moved from its old 10,000-square-foot space to its new 25,000-square-foot facility in Ontario, Canada, more than 10 years ago, they never believed they would need all that space.
Tribological Examination of Anodized Al-356 for Automotive Use
The A356 alloy is commonly used in the foundry industry to produce high-stressed automotive components, such as motor frames and cylinder heads.
Specialty Plating’s ‘MisFit Toys’ Offers Support for Staff in Need
When Heather Williams calls her team at Specialty Plating a group of “MisFit Toys,” she does it with love, appreciation, and also having walked in their shoes.
Alternatives to Dichromate Sealer in Anodizing Operations
Ogden Air Logistics Center (OO-ALC) is the primary facility within the United States Air Force for maintaining and overhauling aircraft landing gear.
Type III Hardcoat Anodizing Processes
More and more companies are asking for information about hardcoat anodizing.
Building Trust in Finishing Operations: How Alpha Metal Finishing Employees Found Energy, Joy
It took just four hours in March 2022 for Alpha Metal Finishing’s leadership team to become the unit that owner Greg Wood had always dreamed they would be.
AAC Recognizes Volunteers, Authors, and Presenters at Anodizing Conference
The Aluminum Anodizers Council (AAC) presented the Awards of Excellence and the Genny Dwyer Volunteer of the Year Award during the 37th Annual Anodizing Conference in October.
