Dates:Start date: Jun 06, 2023
End date: Jun 08, 2023
Location: Cleveland, OH
Booth #: 527
Description: SUR/FIN is the primary conference and trade show dedicated specifically to the surface technology industry. It is where leading surface technology companies connect, collaborate and contribute. And because it is the only conference and trade show sponsored by the National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF)—representing the $28 billion finishing industry—it attracts noted business leaders and prominent thinkers to a forum where relevant issues are addressed and technologies presented.
Join our Technical Experts at the Show!
The Science of Cleaning and Rinsing Aluminum
Presenter: Mike Valenti, Director of Technology
Tuesday, June 6th at 10:00 AM
Aluminum alloys are finding more and more commercial applications, and due to their lightweight, are replacing ferrous and some copper alloys. Unlike ferrous alloys, Aluminum is a greater challenge to clean, due to its reactivity and sensitivity with many chemicals. The applications using Aluminum also have higher cleanliness, higher performance, and higher aesthetics requirements. These requirements dictate use of high volumes of water for rinsing. This talk will cover:
- The basics of the aluminum cleaning and rinsing processes.
- How the chemistry of cleaners, contamination on incoming parts, and the parameters of the cleaner bath, can all effect the final rinse quality.
- Best practices for operating cleaner baths, rinse tanks, and minimization of rinse water.
How to Counteract False Positives in your Wastewater Treatment
Presenter: Robin Deal, Aquapure Product Manager
Wednesday, June 7th, 4:30 PM in Room 3.
The number of false positives in wastewater treatment are on the rise. I will explain how to prepare forthose tests and the most common reasons behind those false positives. One of the major problems we are seeing, is people don’t know the alternative testing methods, or that there are options. This talk will cover:
- The 5 different options and why some may be better than others.
- How are samples collected and how to prepare for those tests?
- What major and most common interferences are seen?
- An overview and explanation of the 5 alternate testing methods you can potentially use
