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rust35480 Countless billions of $$ of our modern world rusts away each year.

Corrosion can be stopped by anodizing, electroplating, galvanizing, and powder coating

It's not just the money: it's the environmental consequences, loss of functionality, injuries, ugliness, and heirlooms lost.

Finishing is key to a sustainable future

Low friction for energy efficiency; low resistance to reduce waste of power & enable complex electronics. Resistance to microbial contamination which spreads disease; high wear resistance; cleanability and aesthetic appearance ...

Finishing is about creating a surface/skin with the properties you need

1.  Forums

These forums connect the luminaries of the finishing world with each other for camaraderie and to advance the art, while offering students, artists, hobbyists, and enthusiasts the opportunity to get their questions answered in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Won't you join in for a few minutes?

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2. FAQs

From school science projects to restoring worn silverplate, some questions are perennial . . .

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Electroplating:How It Works  -   Intro to Chrome Plating  -   Rhodium Plating & White Gold Jewelry  

Silver Plating at Home  -  Student Science Project:  What Cleans Pennies Best  -  other FAQs


3.  Directories of Products & Services

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4.  Reference

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Recommended Books & Journals
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On-line library articles

5. Podcasts

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The Lost Art of Tin-Nickel Plating
-- a retrospective, courtesy of Lou Morin (dec.)

May 14 podcast (4 min 01 sec)
More podcasts and audio files


6.  Industry Calendar

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Up-to-date, comprehensive, & easy to use Calendar of Events

Organizations serving the industry


7.  News & Editorial

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Metallic lattice built of electroless nickel plating is 99.99% air, and world's lightest construction material!

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