Electroplating
Pollution Prevention Technology for Barrel Plating
A shop owner wrote me the following note about barrel plating back in 2005, but it still holds today.
Powder Coat
Crest Coating Keeps the Lines Moving as a 24/5 Operation
In an era when many finishing operations struggle to find labor, maintain production capacity, or weather economic slowdowns, Crest Coating in...
Anodizing
Evolution of Theories of Porous Anodic Aluminium Oxide Formation
The growth of porous anodic aluminium oxide (PAAO) films during aluminium anodizing has been extensively investigated, leading to the proposal of...
Liquid Coat
AMPP Relaunches Internal Corrosion Specialist Certification for Advanced Corrosion Professionals
Internal corrosion can create significant risks to asset integrity, personnel safety, environmental protection, and reliable operations, making the...
TechTalk: Wendy Hartley, Graco, on Electrostatic Spray Technology
Paint and coating costs continue to climb while manufacturers face increasing pressure to improve quality, reduce waste, and boost throughput.
Wastewater Treatment
EPA’s 2026 Unified Agenda Includes PFAS Rulemakings
In July, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published the Trump Administration’s 2026 Unified Agenda.
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...
