http://www.finishingtalk.com/community/topic253$2.html The most recent posts in Make 'em say "Wow!". Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:37:24 +0000 PunBB http://www.finishingtalk.com/community/post1085.html#p1085 Here's a funny experience. I used to have all kinds of plating solutions around, and I'd plate my keys with them, partly for fun, and partly to make them easier to tell them apart. I was on the BART train (this was in Oakland, CA) and I was sitting next to this nice young lady, about 8, and her mom. I happened to take out my keys, she saw them, and said, "What's that?" So, I explained to her and her mom a little about electroplating, let her look at the keys, and wound up by saying, 'study hard, and a smart little girl like you can learn how to do it, too!" They could not have been more charmed. Then, I turn around...and one of these peace-love-macrobiotic granola types they have out in the SF Bay area is giving me this [i]incredibly dirty look.[/i] As if I'd been indoctrinating her in some evil art. I was really too taken aback by this to say a word...but, what, lady? you'd prefer that, when she grew up, she'd be hanging out on Telegraph Avenue panhandling like your pals? info@finishingtalk.com (Dedalus) Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:37:24 +0000 http://www.finishingtalk.com/community/post1085.html#p1085 http://www.finishingtalk.com/community/post959.html#p959 [quote=bill doherty;958]Someone has sent me a message ************************** I don't understand in oz, this is reserved for expletives. Have I offended somebody? Hope not. Regards, Bill[/quote] Bill, I'm not sure what you are referring to. It may be spam on the forums. Could you please let me know the server of the Private Message? info@finishingtalk.com (zurv) Mon, 27 Aug 2007 03:06:47 +0000 http://www.finishingtalk.com/community/post959.html#p959 http://www.finishingtalk.com/community/post958.html#p958 Someone has sent me a message ************************** I don't understand in oz, this is reserved for expletives. Have I offended somebody? Hope not. Regards, Bill info@finishingtalk.com (bill doherty) Sun, 26 Aug 2007 10:44:14 +0000 http://www.finishingtalk.com/community/post958.html#p958 http://www.finishingtalk.com/community/post901.html#p901 I'd be in for a journey 'down-unda' to find out more 'bout this educational prophecy in powder coating (and a cold Foster's)......well-delivered Mr. Doherty....you are a proven scholar and a much received educator of your profession.......myself and a few of my colleagues will be fascinated to find out more about your "circuits" and are happy to invite you to the U.S. I will be in contact. Thank you all.:cool: info@finishingtalk.com (skelton) Mon, 06 Aug 2007 05:20:39 +0000 http://www.finishingtalk.com/community/post901.html#p901 http://www.finishingtalk.com/community/post900.html#p900 I for one would be interested in this type of education. And I wonder what is already out there??? Do any courses like this exist - anywhere in the world?? Feedback from the Finishing Talk Community would be interesting....... info@finishingtalk.com (metfinoh) Sun, 05 Aug 2007 16:51:21 +0000 http://www.finishingtalk.com/community/post900.html#p900 http://www.finishingtalk.com/community/post867.html#p867 The course has been "contextualised" for powdercoating from pre-existing Production Engineering Trade courses. It has been recognised and accredited nationally. I contextualised it. There are now two of us accredited to teach it. We both have training and assessment qualifications/ engineering qualifications and thirty years experience in the industry. The training is competency based. We have both demo conveyorised and batch coating plants on a small scale. The course is being delivered one evening per week (4 hrs) and supplemented with trainer visits to the students workplaces. For regional students who can not readily access the training base we deliver at the workplace. The regional students tend to be with smaller organisations and so the delivery is more intense more often one on one. This we achieve by taking the trainer to the workplace 1 full (8 hr) day per month. I set up a route which generally takes me around a circuit 1 week per month. The course is very new and this will expand .The reception has been amazing. You would be astounded at how many operations have learnt their lessons by trial and error and are amazed when the science is revealed to them. The State governments in Australia subsidise trade training courses to address industry skills shortages.The cost to the student or more often their employer is less than $A 1,000.00 pa. We have provision to formally recognise both current competence and prior learning. I firmly believe the future is in E-learning techniques. We really should be developing training resources using these available technologies. Assessment and Certification we will probably revert to conventional techniques. This, more to preserve the integrity of the qualification than anything else. I have done a lot of work on this course and would very much like to see it taken to the next level. Our industry is an ideal candidate. We are widely scattered and growing rapidly. Our technology is moving quickly. Many plants operate multi shift, limiting traditional training approaches. It is of utmost importance that the process reputation is preserved from uninformed misuse. All in all, it is about time. I would be happy to expand further. info@finishingtalk.com (bill doherty) Sun, 29 Jul 2007 04:27:42 +0000 http://www.finishingtalk.com/community/post867.html#p867 http://www.finishingtalk.com/community/post866.html#p866 "3" info@finishingtalk.com (Southern Metal Finishing) Sat, 28 Jul 2007 20:41:06 +0000 http://www.finishingtalk.com/community/post866.html#p866 http://www.finishingtalk.com/community/post852.html#p852 Here in Australia we have recognised this and recently developed an apprenticeship trade training course in Powdercoating. If only we could develop this further using E-learning techniques the industry world wide would benefit enormously. I think what we need as an industry is to form a multi-national & multi-skilled group to advance this cause. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Bill Doherty info@finishingtalk.com (bill doherty) Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:55:40 +0000 http://www.finishingtalk.com/community/post852.html#p852 http://www.finishingtalk.com/community/post811.html#p811 I'm saying it - Wow! info@finishingtalk.com (metfinoh) Mon, 16 Jul 2007 22:02:37 +0000 http://www.finishingtalk.com/community/post811.html#p811 http://www.finishingtalk.com/community/post597.html#p597 [quote=biganodes]At this very moment, I can only think of a few. On the flip side, I can think of several NOT to ask......:)[/quote] So are you saying you know some hot chicks in the finishing industry that may want to pose for our calander??? Lets here it! name some names... :cool: info@finishingtalk.com (chrisbyers2005) Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:47:52 +0000 http://www.finishingtalk.com/community/post597.html#p597 http://www.finishingtalk.com/community/post595.html#p595 At this very moment, I can only think of a few. On the flip side, I can think of several NOT to ask......:) info@finishingtalk.com (biganodes) Mon, 19 Mar 2007 23:05:08 +0000 http://www.finishingtalk.com/community/post595.html#p595 http://www.finishingtalk.com/community/post525.html#p525 I know that if it were not for sites like these and Finishing Market, I would not be able to completely appreciate a lot of the things associated with the metal finishing industry. This is an uplifting story that hopefully will start a movement that you all are speaking of. I too would like to see kids crowd around the local metal finisher on school "Parent Days." I believe a revolution is coming, and it is awesome to see you people realizing this. Good Job, Paul. info@finishingtalk.com (chrisbyers2005) Sat, 17 Feb 2007 22:48:50 +0000 http://www.finishingtalk.com/community/post525.html#p525 http://www.finishingtalk.com/community/post522.html#p522 Yeah... When I was young (Which wasn’t so long ago) I was fascinated by Chemistry and such. Probably more than I am now (I'm a computer guy). However I believe that is a crucial stage in development to be introduced to such a thing, Good Job on the magic tricks :) We will let you know when the Finishing Market Calendar becomes available next year. Until then make sure you get the Girls Of Engineering Calendar here: [url="http://www.girlsofengineering.com/"]http://www.girlsofengineering.com/[/url] info@finishingtalk.com (zurv) Fri, 16 Feb 2007 06:20:20 +0000 http://www.finishingtalk.com/community/post522.html#p522 http://www.finishingtalk.com/community/post496.html#p496 I completely agree with the importance in education of metal finishing, especially for the future of our industry - children. Most kids I have seen are not ready to leap into something with the word "educational" attached. They must be wowed! I found out recently that it takes little effort to get chidren interested in our industry. While playing in the lab one day (after hours of course), I nickel plated a penny. Everytime I took this penny out of my pocket, it was like a magic trick to children. They wanted to know how I did it, if I could teach them to do it, etc. Teaching children about the importance and integrity of our industry is not only enjoyable, but fundamental to the survival of metal finishing. Now, where can I purchase one of those calendars? info@finishingtalk.com (Labrat) Wed, 14 Feb 2007 02:58:57 +0000 http://www.finishingtalk.com/community/post496.html#p496 http://www.finishingtalk.com/community/post494.html#p494 WOW! We'll you got me to say it. I agree with all of you, the concept of educating people about the Metal Finishing is more than important, it’s necessary. Now... On to more interesting girls... I mean things (jk). What is Yasha Huang's day rate? :) Can’t wait to see the Finishing Market Calendar! Engineering girls on motorcycles! info@finishingtalk.com (zurv) Tue, 13 Feb 2007 19:13:31 +0000 http://www.finishingtalk.com/community/post494.html#p494