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Preliminary Conference Program Revealed for SUR/FIN 2009

Published: 06 Apr 2009 19:06:51 PST

The National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF) has released the preliminary technical conference program for SUR/FIN 2009, set to take place June 15–17 in Louisville, Ky. More than 70 papers are slated for presentation at the convention.

From timely and pertinent topics on chemical conversions to a variety of regulatory sessions, the SUR/FIN 2009 technical conference program promises virtually something for everyone. "On the first day of the technical conference there will be an interesting symposium on nickel-moderated by Christian Richter of the Policy Group-in which representatives from the European Union, the U.S., Japan, and Canada will talk about world views of the metal," said Eric Olander, chairman of the NASF Steering Committee. "For platers, if you do anything with nickel, you should attend this conference."

Another noteworthy topic of discussion at the conference: the whole "does trivalent chromium turn to hex chrome?" discussion. "Even though we're doing so much with trivalents on zinc plating, studies have shown that the surface film turns to hex chrome," Olander stated. "So, as part of the chemical program, we are leading the discussion on this topic."

Then there's the keynote presentation by Ken Mayland, president of Clearview Economics, who will conduct a special session, titled "Surviving 2009–Economic Outlook&Advice." The presentation, which is scheduled for 9:30–10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, will clue attendees in on the telltale signs of a recovery.

Other topics on the roster: Heavy Metals Removal from Plating Solutions; Plating of Electroless Nickel onto Magnesium; Zincate-Free Plating of Beryllium, Aluminum, Magnesium and Their Alloys; Energy-Saving Anodizing Processes; Behavior of Trivalent Passivates in Accelerated Corrosion Tests; New Solid-State Spraying Processes; and How to Increase First-Time Quality by Reducing Paint Defects, among many others.

Please click here to view an updated list of the Preliminary Technical Program. For more information on SUR/FIN 2009, please visit www.nasf.org. To register online, please visit www.sur-fin.net.