In the main, the articles appearing here will be PDF versions of articles that were published in the SAMFA Metal Finishing Handbook or in one of our S A Metal Finisher Publications going back over the years. As we progress, we will be striving to post more downloadable documents and web links with useful and informative articles for the metal finisher. If you would like to see information on a specific subject you're welcome to contact us with your request.
Electroplating Explained
Basic electrochemistry, uses of plating, design considerations, types of plant, preparation for plating, specification and pricing.
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Electrostatics - Application Processes
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Basic principles behind corona discharge coating technology.
By Cornel Botha of APM Powder Coating Services
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Degreasing with Trichloroethylene
A look at the latest developments around degreasing with chlorinated solvents. Compiled by Tony van der Spuy
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Agitation Options for Cleaning & Degreasing
Irvin Tarr of Integral Systems SA compares various cleaning systems including solvents, ultrasonics, etc.
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Can you have your Cake and Eat It?
Robert Sawyer of Serfilco International suggests ways to enable the surface finishing industry to control exposure to hazardous or toxic chemistry using the same equipment to reduce operating costs and improve quality
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Air Quality Manual for the Metal Finishing Industry
A practical hands-on guide developed as part of the DANIDA sponsored OHS programme in the South African Metal Finishing Industry. Authored by Johan Vermeulen, CEO of the VJL Group.
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Cyanide Poisoning - What's the latest thinking?
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A summary of the latest available information on the risks related to the handling of cyanides in metal finishing operations and advice on how to work safely and cope with incidents in an emergency.
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Is the Metal Finishing Industry ready for Solar Power? [Part 1]
Helmut Hertzog, a researcher involved in innovative applications of solar energy and MD of Atlantic Solar, shares his perspective on Solar Power opportunities for the Industry.
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Is the Metal Finishing Industry ready for Solar Power? [Part 2]
Helmut Hertzog, a researcher involved in innovative applications of solar energy and MD of Atlantic Solar, shares his perspective on Solar Power opportunities for the Industry.
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Mechanical Plating
Whilst mechanical plating may sound like an outdated concept from yesteryear, nothing could be further from the truth. It is regarded as an environmentally friendly process that is big in the USA and in Australia with demand continuing to grow.
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Is Acid Extender Technology Viable
When just over a year ago a chemical product was introduced into this country that claimed to significantly extend the life of acid pickles, making regular dumping a thing of the past, SAMFA was duty bound to investigate the merits of the system. In this article John Danks of S D Electroplating voices his candid opinion.
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Plating Rectifiers
A general overview of various types of Rectifiers and the principles on which they work. Reprinted with the permission of Products Finishing Magazine. ® 2010 Gardner Publications, Inc.
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