Illinois Chapter Plant Tour:
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SCHEDULE:
5:30-7:00 p.m. – Social Networking / Refreshments / Dinner
7:00 p.m.
- A representative from Saporito Finishing discusses industry trends in moving from zinc to zinc nickel. They will also discuss the similarities and differences between zinc and zinc nickel plating and answer any questions you may have on the finishes.
- Anodizing: Understanding the various types and how the coating affects tolerances, dimensions, surface finish differently than plating does. We will also discuss limitations of the process as it relates to the aluminum alloy and answer questions on the finishes.
7:30 p.m. – Tour of Saporito Finishing Company Facility
COST: There is no charge for this event; however, you must register to attend.
IF YOU ARE REGISTERING AS A NON-MEMBER (i.e. do not have PMPA website passwords), please follow the links within the registration process to complete a company and personal profile.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 26, 2013
Join your fellow Chapter members for an informative plant tour of one of the most progressive metal finishing facilities in the Chicago area. Saporito Finishing Company has been in business since 1946. They are a leader in the plating and anodizing industry and offer a myriad of process capabilities, including electroplating and anodizing, tumbling and deburring, and a variety of magnesium and aluminum finishes.
Take this opportunity to evaluate the latest equipment, ask questions of process engineers, and check out the latest in process control, quality inspection equipment, and deburring processes!
Related Web Pages and Sites:
Saporito Finishing Company
Who Should Attend:
This plant tour will be of particular interest to your management, foremen/supervisors, engineers, estimators and shop floor personnel. Plan on bringing these folks to what promises to be a very informative and worthwhile event.For more information please contact:
Ms. Renee A. MerkerDirector, Communications and Events
Precision Machined Products Association
Phone: (440) 262-5330
Fax: (440) 526-5803
Email: rmerker@pmpa.org