As finishing operators learn more about the presence of PFAS in materials used around the plating process, some are growing concerned they may already have what is termed the “forever chemicals” in their lines and systems.

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We cover why we use special effects, what their chemistry is, how to use them, how they can go wrong, and we’ll give you some top tips for how to use these particular coatings best. Specifically, we will cover wrinkles, translucents, dormants, river veins, multi-components, and fine textures. Read More

This research paper demonstrates the potential of a scalable 5-step environmentally-friendly electrochemical pretreatment process that can be utilized to prepare 6061 Al alloy for direct electrolytic deposition of Ni and NiP without the need for zincate or stannate pretreat approaches. Read More

Finishers have often two distinct choices: scrap, or strip and refinish. Economics and actual need typically dominate decision making. Read More

PCE is used in production of fluorinated compounds, as a solvent for cleaning and degreasing, and in lubricants, adhesives and sealants. EPA says it found that PCE presents unreasonable risk to the health of workers, consumers and bystanders. Read More

The first question: what manufacturing steps occur before the cleaning process to be evaluated? The second question: what’s the next step in manufacturing after the cleaning process to be evaluated?  Read More

De Nora signed an agreement with venture capital backed water technology company Aclarity that will target treating harmful contaminants, such as PFAS in water at industrial scale. Read More

Wastewater treatment at finishing and coating facilities is increasingly becoming a more complex task for many operations Which is why FinishingAndCoating.com put together a Wastewater Treatment User Group for job shops and coating facilities. Read More

See the new job openings at Belmont Plating, Wagner, EMI Quality Plating, Hohman Plating, Airco Plating and more. Also: job listings for shops and suppliers are published at no fee. Read More