NASF Weekly Bulletin-July 8, 2010

Emerging Regulatory Developments for Chromium Plating Processes and Perfluorinated Mist Suppressants

Federal and state regulatory agencies continue to push more stringent controls and restrictions on chromium plating processes and the use of perfluorinated mist suppresants in the surface finishing industry. This webinar will provide the latest developments on the following critical issues from national experts:

EPA's residual risk and technology review proposed rulemaking to impose more stringent air emission controls for the Chromium Electroplating MACT standard, expected August, 2010
Increasing regulatory pressures to restrict or ban the use of perfluorinated mist suppressants for plating processes
The NASF efforts with EPA headquarters, EPA Region V and the State of Minnesota to assess the use, potential impact and possible control options or restrictions for perfluorinated mist suppressants
How the use of perfluorinated mist suppressants may impact biosolids from POTWs
The Department of Defense's proposed policy to restrict the use of hexavalent chromium

Do not miss this valuable opportunity to stay informed on how these emerging challenges can impact your business. Sign up today!

AESF Foundation

Electroplating and Surface Finishing CEF Course

The AESF Foundation is pleased to offer this course in Southern California from November 1 - 4, with the optional exam being held on November 5. Download the registration form here. A more advanced study of surface finishing and its technologies, this course covers 22 subjects in four days of instruction. While it is not necessary to take any AESF course to be eligible to sit for the respective exam that could lead you to becoming a Master Surface Finisher (MSF), this course covers electroplating and surface finishing, which is one of the required subject areas for obtaining MSF certification.

This course targets plating shop personnel and representatives of suppliers who want a more thorough understanding of finishing processes. Those who would benefit from the introduction course to electroplating and surface finishing would gain from this course as well, as would managers, QC personnel, researchers and chemists. Take just Part 1 on the first two days, Part two on the last two days, or take both. This gives you the freedom to access your education at your own pace. The schedule is as follows:

Day 1
Chapter 1 - Basic Chemistry for Electroplaters
Chapter 2 - Basics in Electricity for Electroplaters
Chapter 3 - Electrochemistry for the Surface Finisher
Chapter 4 - Barrel, Rack, and other Plating Technologies
Chapter 5 - Part Fabrication and Treatment
Chapter 23 - Basic Math for Electroplaters
Day 1 Review and Homework

Day 2
Chapter 6 - Metallic Corrosion
Chapter 7 - Use of Hull Cell and Other Plating Cells to Test Solutions
Chapter 8 - Optimizing Rinsing to Minimize Water Usage
Chapter 9 - Filtration, Agitation, and Purification of Surface Finishing Solutions
Chapter 10 - Testing and Evaluation of Deposits
Chapter 11 - Preparing Metals for Plating
Day 2 Review and Homework

Day 3
Chapter 12 - Zinc Plating
Chapter 13 - Chromates, Phosphates and Black Oxides
Chapter 14 - Copper Plating
Chapter 15 - Decorative Nickel Plating
Chapter 16 - Decorative Chrome Plating
Chapter 17 - Commonly Plated Alloys
Day 3 Review and Homework

Day 4
Chapter 18 - Precious Metals Plating, Part 1
Chapter 19 - Precious Metals Plating, Part 2
Chapter 20 - An Overview of Electroless Nickel Plating
Chapter 21 - Cadium Electroplating
Chapter 22 - Anodizing Light Metals
Day 4 Review and Homework

Day 5 - Exam

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Fall Course Schedule

Don't miss out on the exciting educational opportunities the AESF Foundation is offering during the rest of 2010. Click here to download the course registration form.

Course: Environmental Stewardship Parts 1 & 2(Wastewater Treatment & Pollution Prevention)

Course Dates: September 20-23, 2010

Optional Exam: September 24, 2010