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February 10th, 2009

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By Eric Olander

Linden Black of Phoenix Electroform Products challenged us for blackening nickel. We did not have an answer for him so we provided a sample for him to conduct blackening tests on his nickel substrate. Lindy like was he saw visually and now he had to test it with a spectrophotometer to confirm his visual results. He found a value of 0.73-0.75 using the spectrophotometer. Attached is his graph that  he developed and placed into the pdf above. Click on the pdf to view graph! To learn more about Ultra Blak 465 click on the underlined area.  If you review the previous blogs last April we also used Ultra Blak 465 to blacken Kovar!

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February 10th, 2009

By Eric Olander

I became the National Association Surface Finishers (NASF) Sur/Fin Steering Committee Chairman effective January 1st, 2009.  Originally, I was to assume the Chair after Sur/Fin 2009 in Louisville,KY. Barry Cohen resigned when his company dropped their membership in the NASF. The Steering Committee is made of 8-9 volunteers from various backgrounds and companies. This additional responsibility has created  extra work, but we are striving to develop a system for Sur/Fin trade show now and in the future. Right now we are revamping our technical program.  For example,  how we recruit papers  and what categories of papers that will be presented.

Sur/Fin the trade show toke a step backward last year in Indianapolis from Cleveland . This year will be more challenging than last year because of the economic times.  So far we are  seeing tiny fallout from the economy with exhibitors. This years show will be in June 15-17th,2009. To learn more go to www.sur-fin.net. We look forward to seeing you in Louisville! Any questions please contact me in the office!

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