CTL's Metal Finish News & Updates
NP3 and Galling Prevention
by Ken Mantle CEF-2 Galling is a form of wear caused by adhesion between sliding surfaces. Galling is caused by a combination of friction and adhesion between surfaces, followed by slipping and tearing of crystal structure beneath the surface.(1) Sliding mechanisms...
NP3 and Cleanroom Equipment
Contact CT for more info about NP3 metal finishing A cleanroom is an environment used in manufacturing in which, the level of contaminants per cubic foot of airspace are controlled. Through the use of...
Coating Technologies, LLC. – Top Shop 2017
CINCINNATI, Ohio – Coating Technologies Inc. has been named one of the best finishing shops in the U.S., according to an industry benchmarking survey conducted by Products Finishing magazine, a trade publication which has covered the industry since 1936. The magazine...
NP3 for Aerospace Solenoids
By Ken Mantle, CEF-2 Solenoids are basically electromagnets and when they are coupled to mechanical devices such as valves, pistons, rollers, etc. they can be used to control specific movements or material flow. In some aerospace applications these solenoids are used...
The Hidden Cost of Government Regulations
By Ken Mantle CEF-2 Industries in the United States are subject to a variety of regulations from federal, state and local agencies. Certain industries inherently attract more regulation than others. Manufacturing and in particular, metal finishing, are subject to...
The Evolution of Electroless Nickel Plating
By Ken Mantle, CEF-2 Electroless nickel plating, is a plating process in which a chemical replaces electrical current to reduce nickel ions to metallic nickel. This technique is actually called auto-catalytic plating. The plating of metallic nickel from an aqueous...
Blackening of Stainless Steel
Stainless steel alloys are used extensively for the manufacture of components for a variety of industries including; aircraft, firearms, automotive and architectural. Stainless steels inherent characteristics of strength and corrosion resistance make this metal an...
100 Years of Training – Part 3
As a follow up to our recent article on the CEF Designation for Metal Finishers we are posting a three part article on the history of training programs for the metal finishing industry. The article was written by Master Surface Finisher and AESF Fellow, Mr. Frank...
100 Years of Training – Part 2
As a follow up to our recent article on the CEF Designation for Metal Finishers we are posting a three part article on the history of training programs for the metal finishing industry. The article was written by Master Surface Finisher and AESF Fellow, Mr. Frank...
100 Years of Training – Part 1
As a follow up to our recent article on the CEF Designation for Metal Finishers we are posting a three part article on the history of training programs for the metal finishing industry. The article was written by Master Surface Finisher and AESF Fellow, Mr. Frank...