Last month, our team had the opportunity to visit Professional Plating Inc. to see a couple of new lines that have been installed. In July of this year the company installed a new epoxy ecoat line from Therma-Tron-X, Inc.. Also new is a zinc barrel plating line installed at the end of 2023. Watch our conversation regarding the upgrades with Larry Dietz here: https://bit.ly/4d1jxJ1
#ecoat #plating #anodizing #TopShops
The newest issue of Products Finishing is now available! Here are 5 things you can learn about this month:
- Chicago Anodizing Company recently completed a major renovation, increasing its capacity for hardcoat anodizing and Type II anodizing.
- Advint offers unique and evolving electroplating training.
- Simcote offers exopy coated rebar
- Venjakob Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG and Plasmatreat GmbH have collaborated on an innovative solution for UV coatings on EV batteries
- Our quarterly parts cleaning section offers a look at cleaning for successful plating
These features and more insights from industry experts in #powdercoating #plating and #mechanicalfinishing are now available. Read and subscribe here: https://bit.ly/4e1cWz2
#EV #UVcoatings #automotive #plating #electroplating #cleaning #anodizing
Varland Plating’s new EN line from Corrotec Inc. automates functionality that controls barrel movement, bath level control, drainage, chemistry feed systems, variable frequency drives for exhaust, and controls for heat and circulation pumps. Since implementing the automated line, the company has experienced a 33% improvement in its EN plating process. Take a peek inside Varland Plating where Joel Perrine, VP of operations, shows us the new
automated EN plating line: https://bit.ly/4fFvRBh
#plating #electroplating #electrolessnickel
The newest episode of #OnTheLine is here!
In this episode, recorded live at NASF's SUR/FIN, we talk with Richard Lynch and Timothy Gotsick from MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions. Listen in to get their take on some of the latest trends in surface finishing from finishing solutions enabling various aspects of EVs to the latest sustainability and regulatory concerns. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3WJWJby
#EV #automotive #sustainability #electroplating
The newest issue of Products Finishing is now available! Here are 5 things you can learn about this month:
- Circle Prosco Inc has a new chemistry that helps clean and improve fuel cell efficiency
- Varland Plating shares their new automated EN plating line
- Reactive Surfaces works on development of Carbon Capture Coatings, which harness the natural CO2-capturing capabilities of live algae.
- See our show preview for FABTECH 2024
- Tri-Mer Corp. discusses considerations to keep in mind when selecting anodizing tanks.
These features and more insights from industry experts in #powdercoating #plating and #automation are now available. Read and subscribe here: https://bit.ly/3yPD4xo
We're talking automation and parts cleaning in this month! Here's 5 highlights from the July issue of Products Finishing:
1. AI startup, GrayMatter Robotics, offers #automation innovations for high-mix, high-variability, manual surface finishing applications.
2. A vacuum-assisted parts washer from Jayco Technologies solves shopfloor delays
3. Cooroperative Plating shares a plater’s approach to deciding which #EN chemistry is the best choice.
4. Hubbard Hall gives insights into #wastewater system components
5. A look at this year's Parts Cleaning Conference agenda
These features and more insights from industry experts in #plating #software #liquidcoating and #powdercoating are now available. Read and subscribe here: https://bit.ly/3yPD4xo
It's officially summer and the newest issue of Products Finishing is here! This month recaps Paint Expo, Women in Finishing Forum, and Metal Finishers of California's legislative day. Our cover story, from Chemquest, shares differences in application performance, cure response and coating performance in a traditional TGIC polyester powder coating versus a TGIC-free alternative. Other features include electrochemical additive manufacturing cooling technology and wet blasting coating prep. As always here from our experts in #masking, #plating, and #powdercoating. Read and subscribe here: https://bit.ly/3yPD4xo
#regulations #education #cooling #surfaceprep #additivemanufacturing
The latest issue of Products Finishing is out now! See Editor-in-Chief Scott Francis explain what you can expect from this issue including this year's class of 40 under 40 leaders, the latest trends in wastewater treatment, troubleshooting advice and more!
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Have you had a chance to dive into Product Finishing's March Issue yet? See what Editor-in-Chief Scott Francis has to say about what you can expect to find in this month's pages.
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The newest issue of Products Finishing is here! This month offers a preview of the upcoming #ECOAT24 Conference that will take place April 2-4 in Orlando. Take a look at the educational offerings and networking opportunities you’ll find at this event for electrocoating professionals. Other features include a look at advanced rotary surface grinders for high speed production and an Indonesian family plating shop finding success in the auto market. Editor in chief Scott Francis also takes a look at a passive cooling technology for engery saving coatings with SolCold Glacier film. All features and more are available here: https://bit.ly/42l2U7c
#ECOAT #electrocaoting #cleaning #automotive #solarenergy #mechanicalfinishing #technology
We know the value of networking and the importance of connecting a face with a name. At ECOAT24, you’ll find ways to maximize productivity, quality and profitability in your electrocoating operation. Products Finishing and The Electrocoat Association collaborate to deliver experts and topics tailored to your needs. ECOAT24 is excited to deliver a high-quality industry event complete with a loaded educational schedule, you can't miss next year's ECOAT Conference! Find the conference agenda and register here: https://www.ecoat.events/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social24&utm_content=Weknowthev
#electrcoating #anodizing #surfacefinishing #ECOAT24
New Year, new issue of Products Finishing! The January issue of PF is now available!
In this issue, we focus on shops considering switching to trivalent chrome as regulations tighten around the use of hexavalent chromium in finishing operations. MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions explains the advantages and disadvantages associated with each chemistry is important as you weigh your options. Other features include; RePliForm's approach to electroplating 3D-printed plastic parts, a preview of The Powder Coating Institute's Powder Coating Week, happening March 11-13 in Orlando, and Evoqua Water Technologies shares new solutions for digital monitoring your wastewater treatment system. All features and more are available here: https://www.pfonline.com/articles?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social23&utm_content=NewYearnew
#electroplating #3dprinting #chromium #chrome #powdercoating #wastewater
The last issue of 2023 is now available! In this issue, we take the opportunity to look back at some of the finishing industry trends of the past year. Editor in chief Scott Francis discusses themes from the year in his look back plus, our #OnTheLine podcast episode features the team discussing our favorites and the most popular episodes for finishers.
Other features include Steelhead Technologies helping Veterans Metal transform into a state-of-the-art paperless company to help maintain its NADCAP certification. Hear from parts cleaning experts on how to clean EV automotive parts and Wisconsin Oven Corporation shares maintenance strategies for best oven performance. All features and more are available starting December 1 here: https://www.pfonline.com/articles?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social23&utm_content=Thelastiss
#automotive #EV #electroplating #cleaning #maintenance
The large trend of increasing electric vehicles and the change from internal combustion engines (ICE) to batteries provides new opportunities for those in the plating industry. At the Electroless Nickel Conference 2023, editor-in-chief, Scott Francis talks with Collin Peters from @Atotech an MKS Brand about the growing trends in plating and electroless nickel. Watch our conversation here: https://youtu.be/QOFVgyJLclQ?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social23&utm_content=Thelargetr
#automotive #EV #electricvehicles #batteries #EN #electrolessnickel #Plating
Last week our team visited Plymouth, MI to see the grand opening of Sames brand new powder lab. The lab will showcase its new EVO plural component system and its capabilities in automated powder coating. Congratulations to the entire team and thank you for the invitation to join in the festivities!
A new month means a new issue of Products Finishing is here!
For this month's cover story, we visited Forms+Surfaces and discuss how its automated powder coating line helped transform its business. Other features include Umicore discussing advantages of using platinized titanium anodes and EPSI - Engineered Products & Services Inc. shares troubleshooting tips on how to solve 5 common #racking problems for platers. This month we also feature our quarterly #partscleaning section. And as always hear from our experts in #powdercoating, #liquidcoating and #plating. Click here to read and subscribe: https://www.pfonline.com/articles?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social23&utm_content=Anewmonthm
