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Topic: Halogenated Solvent Cleaning Rule - open comment period [ Started by SFA in Regulations : 0 replies ]

(Submitted by Dr. John B. Durkee of Precision Cleaning)


Some are hard to kill. Apparently, the EPA's "Halogenated Solvent Cleaning" rule is one of those items. First written in 1994 to set limits, methods, and standards under which one could clean with six chlorinated solvents, this rule is still (and properly) under review. You might want to review it  too, and perhaps add your voice.



The 1994 rule was a success – validating the use (then) of trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PERC) in open-top vapor degreasers. Today some are using, and purchasing, these machines. Incidently, n-propyl bromide is not covered by this rule.

The US Clean Air Act, which spawned the 1994 rule, requires EPA to review the impact of this rule and decide if further regulation is required to protect the public from risk. In this case, the risk is of cancer – from using TCE.


This review has been ongoing: EPA made a proposal in 2006, and most (includin …

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Re: Plating Line Manager Wanted - Charlotte, NC area [ Started by SFA in Job Opportunities : 3 replies ]

We've recevied over 20 resumes for this postion.  We'll be reviewing them all this Thursday and Friday.  Next week we will begin calling to schedule interviews.  Thank you very much for the terrific response.

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Re: Zinc Plating bath control ? [ Started by asad.ilyas in Zinc Plating : 2 replies ]

And also - if you are using this product and your supplier has not supplied this info for you, and taught you how to do the analysis - you should seriously consider changing suppliers.  If this is the case - I suggest you speak with Luster-On - they would never leave a client in this position.

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Re: Zinc Plating bath control ? [ Started by asad.ilyas in Zinc Plating : 2 replies ]

Hello Asad,

I found an Analysis sheet for a cyanide zinc product manufactured by Luster-On Products.  Rather than retyping it I will post it below as a pic.  Hope it helps.

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Re: FS: Used Allcase furnaces [ Started by DustinGebhardt in Marketplace : 4 replies ]

Hello Dustin,

You should talk to Finishing Market.  They are one of the largest used equipment dealers in the country, and they are just right down the road from your facility.  You can find out more about them at www.finishingmarket.com

Good luck!

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Re: CAn anyone ID this buffing wheel? [ Started by jr 17 in Polishing : 2 replies ]

What part of the country are you in?

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Topic: Plating Line Manager Wanted - Charlotte, NC area [ Started by SFA in Job Opportunities : 3 replies ]

Plating Line Manager - Charlotte, NC area.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on individual who knows chrome and nickel plating and polishing. This includes the basic principals of electroplating, surface preparation of parts, the role of rinsing and the associate plating equipment and tanks processes. This candidate will provide technical leadership of plating cycles, test methods, troubleshooting and assist in safety and environmental issues.

For more information or to be considered for this position please send your resume or contact us via info@surfacefinishingacademy.com.  Make sure to put Charlotte Plating Line Manager in the subject line of your message.

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Topic: San Diego Powder Coating Course Nov 5th-6th Time is running out! [ Started by SFA in General Discussion : 1 replies ]

2 Day Comprehensive

Powder Coating Course

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Old Town
November 5th & 6th

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Topic: Sneak Peek at the 2008 SMF Conference 2008 Attend [ Started by SFA in Industry News : 0 replies ]

If you have not already made reservations for the 2008 Southern Metal Finishing Conference - you are about to miss out!

Here is a list of some of the companies who have made plans....

A Brite Company
ADVENT Environmental, Inc.
Air Power
American Master Ironworks
American Plating Power
Atotech USA, Inc.
Baltimore Aircoil Co.
BlueGreen Corp.
Briteline
Calder Powder Coaters
Carolina Process Control
Circor
Cross Air
Curtis Maruyasu
Digital Fusion
Dow Corning
Dubois Chemicals, Inc.
Dynapower & Rapid
EPSI
Finishing Market
Finishing Talk
Finishing.TV
FN Manufacturing
Fre …

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Re: Iron Phosphate Removal [ Started by hammerhead in Pre-Treatment : 3 replies ]

20% HCL should do the trick.

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Topic: Mystic Powder Coating Class online Registration now Open [ Started by SFA in Powder Coating : 0 replies ]

Mystic Powder Coating Class

Mystic, CT
August 5-6, 2008

As of today, there are only about a dozen seats left for the Two Day Powder Coating Course to be held in Mystic, CT on August 5-6, 2008.  If you have plans to attend this course - please click here to visit us online and register today.

The course begins with an introduction on the formulation and manufacture o …

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Topic: Chicago Powder Coating Course is nearly full [ Started by SFA in Industry News : 0 replies ]

Chicago Powder Coating Class

Chicago, Illinois
Jun. 3 - Jun. 4

As of today, there are only about a dozen seats left for the Two Day Powder Coating Course to be held in Chicago and scheduled for June 3-4, 2008.  If you have plans to attend this course - please click here to visit us online and register today.

The course begins with an introduction on the formulation and manufacture of powder coating. Over the next two days, students will be instr …

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Re: Chemical Milling [ Started by RAKSHIT in Requests & Feedback : 2 replies ]

Rdotyhall - you should share your contact info with the forum... The signature feature that you can find under the "profile" tab will let you add contact info with pics, links etc. that will appear in all of your past and future posts.

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Re: Filler problem [ Started by jessewag in Requests & Feedback : 2 replies ]

I was just checking out the new Finishing Talk website and came across your posting.  It seems to be in the wrong thread, so I'll see if I can get a moderator to move it for you.  Its a good question and I'm sure we can collectivly offer some advice.


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Re: Prepare metall for plating [ Started by docoldfart in General Discussion : 2 replies ]

Hey Doc,

You should look for a shop that has buffing capabilities. Tell us what part of the country you are in and we'll recommend a reputable shop.

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Re: Sustainable DesignLEED for Metal Finishing Facilities [ Started by Ira Donovan in General Discussion : 2 replies ]

Hello Ira,

How is your paper on sustainable design for the metal finishing industry coming along?

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Re: placement of anode baskets in tank [ Started by toyot111 in General Discussion : 6 replies ]

How did that work out for you Mike?

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Re: Miami Power Course Successfully Completed! [ Started by SFA in Industry News : 0 replies ]

Another Power Coating Course Successfully Completed! Miami was a great host...the hotel and meeting room were perfect, and the good folks downtown even let us participate in a bit of history in the making as we all joined an anti Castro demonstration in the streets of Little Havannah after dinner one night.

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Don't forget to catch the next Course to be held in [url="http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/workshop-Powder-Coating-Course-Denver--DTC--CO-l-3-8.html"]Denver, CO[/url] on April 9th.

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Re: zinc classes [ Started by DAVID in Zinc Plating : 2 replies ]

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Re: 2 Day Powder Coating Course in Charleston, SC [ Started by chrisbyers2005 in Industry News : 1 replies ]

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Re: SFA Announces 2008 Powder Coating Classes [ Started by Finishing Talk in Industry News : 1 replies ]

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[quote]....talked to Noreen June Barros, and she extended the group rate and said I should share that info with the Surface Finishing Academy group. She also cleared up another confusing issue of the quoted price of 189.00 vs the group rate of 149.00 by explaining that the final bill will be adjusted with a credit per night to create the special pricing. Call her direct to get the discount at (305) 269-1922 ext. 1505[/quote][/b]

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Re: Hard Coating on Al Cylinder called - "Electrofusion Cylinder" by Kawasaki [ Started by SFA in General Discussion : 0 replies ]

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[quote] [i][b]Electrofusion Cylinder .....

- Incredibly hard coating in the aluminum cylinder provides superior heat transfer with less weight

- Holds lubrication, resists abrasion and seizure, and allows tighter clearances for more horsepower [/b][/i]

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Re: 2008 Powder Academy Tour Dates Announced [ Started by SFA in General Discussion : 0 replies ]

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