SURFACE ENGINEERING ACADEMY

EXPERT LEVEL SURFACE ENGINEERING RESOURCES

for metal components

Slide 1

FURTHERING THE DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF OPTIMIZED PRODUCT SURFACES.

Evolving the use of legacy technologies – anodizing, plating, adhesives and coatings – as well as further utilization of advanced technologies such as Thin Film Deposition.

• Material Selection
• Functional Aesthetic Finishes
• Additive Manufactured Surfaces
• Substrate Enhancement
• Active Surfaces
• Barrier Layers
• Conductivity Management
• Tribological Enhancement
• Functional Surfaces

close up of a metal cube

Slide 2

SOLUTIONS FOR REMOVING DIFFICULT ADHESIVES
An Evaluation of Permanent-Release Coatings

TOPICS COVERED:

Expanded use of adhesives in critical bonding applications. Use of release agents with manufacturing tooling and fixtures. Evaluation of permanent-release coating options for metallic tooling.

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Slide 2

May 29, 11–11:30 AM CT:

DEVELOPMENT CONSIDERATIONS TO OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE OF ALUMINUM SURFACES

TOPICS COVERED:

Proper selection of alloy and coating system during design yields desired performance outcomes. Tributary design considerations for maximum performance, cosmetics, and cost.

Slide 3

close up of round metal

Plated finish performance attributes for design consideration. Tributary design considerations for maximum performance, cosmetics, and cost. Advanced plating technologies – expanded applications.

June 26, 11–11:30 AM CT:

SURFACE ENGINEERING PERFORMANCE OPTIONS WITH PLATING

Topics Covered:

Slide 4

a metal bar

Proper selection of bonding equipment for adhesion performance, quality control, efficiency and cost optimization.

July 17, 11–11:30 AM CT:

OPTIMIZING AUTOMOTIVE RUBBER TO METAL BONDED COATINGS

Topics Covered:

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SOLUTIONS FOR REMOVING DIFFICULT ADHESIVES

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An Evaluation of Permanent-Release Coatings

SEA White Paper, September 2021

SOLUTIONS FOR REMOVING DIFFICULT ADHESIVES

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SEA Video, September 2020

OPTIMIZING PERFORMANCE & CONSISTENCY OF FUNCTIONAL AESTHETIC FINISHES

TECHNICAL OPTIONS FOR FUNCTIONAL ASESTHETIC...

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SEA Video, September 2020

TECHNICAL OPTIONS FOR FUNCTIONAL ASESTHETIC FINISHES

COMMON PERFORMANCE CHALLENGES AND COLOR...

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SEA Video, September 2020

COMMON PERFORMANCE CHALLENGES AND COLOR MANAGEMENT WITH MEDICAL DEVICE AESTHETIC FINISHES

CHOOSING THE IDEAL FUNCTIONAL AESTHETIC...

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SEA Video, September 2020

CHOOSING THE IDEAL FUNCTIONAL AESTHETIC FINISH FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS

MEDICAL DEVICE FUNCTIONAL AESTHETICS OVERVIEW

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SEA Video, September 2020

MEDICAL DEVICE FUNCTIONAL AESTHETICS OVERVIEW

Industrial Coatings Handbook

industrial metal coatings

Section I – The Fundamentals

SEA Handbook, July 2020

Industrial Coatings Handbook

TRIBOLOGY OF MEDICAL DEVICES

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September 17, 2020

12:00 pm–12:45 pm

Optimizing Friction, Wear...

TRIBOLOGY OF MEDICAL DEVICES

Post Treatment of Suspension Components

suspension components post treated

SEA Video, August 2020

Post Treatment of Suspension Components

Cleaning Process for Bonding Optimization

metal cleaning for bond optimization

SEA Video, August 2020

Cleaning Process for Bonding Optimization

Zinc Phosphate and the Bonding Process

zinc phosphate bonding

SEA Video, August 2020

Zinc Phosphate and the Bonding Process

Chemical and Mechanical Preparation...

metal finishing chemical prep process

SEA Video, August 2020

Chemical and Mechanical Preparation Processes for Bonding

Substrate Preparation for Bonding Optimization

substrate preparation

SEA Video, August 2020

Substrate Preparation for Bonding Optimization

Reshoring USA: Total Cost Ownership Approach...

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August 27, 2020

12:00 pm–12:30 pm

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Reshoring USA: Total Cost Ownership Approach (TCO)

Electrolytic Plating Handbook

electrolytic plating finish

Section I – The Fundamentals

SEA Handbook, July 2020

Electrolytic Plating Handbook

ANODIZING WITH COLOR

anodizing metals with color

SEA Video, June 2020

ANODIZING WITH COLOR

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