Joint event organised by The Institute of Metal Finishing -
Midland Branch and the Organic Finishing Group
PROGRAMME
10.00 Registration, Coffee & Biscuits. Exhibition open
10.30 Sono-chemical Surface Treatment – A route to Lean, Green and Clean Manufacturing – Andy Cobley (Coventry University)
Traditional methods for surface modification of materials prior to plating often use long process times, employ toxic and hazardous chemistry, and copious amounts of water. This presentation will describe how sono-chemistry enables the use of low temperature benign chemistry employing fewer process steps, thus is it maybe a route to sustainable manufacturing.
11.00 A sustainable alternative to iron phosphate – Neil Taylor (Atotech UK Ltd)
Development in organic films has allowed the replacement of iron phosphate as a pre-paint adhesion promoter and corrosion protector. The technology is sustainable, reduces waste and costs, whilst retaining the performance characteristics of iron phosphate.
11.30 Replacements for chromic acid anodising in bonded structures - Gary Critchlow (IPTME-Loughborough University)
Details of a novel anodising process will be presented which provides optimised surface chemistry and nano-engineered structures capable of producing durable bonds with applied epoxide adhesive which are suitable for application in the demanding aerospace, automotive and defence industries.
12.00 Sustaining the use of chlorinated solvents for surface preparation – Richard Starkey (SAFECHEM Europe GmbH)
Solvents such as trichloroethylene have always been synonymous with precision cleaning – how can we benefit from the best solution by meeting legislation and without compromising quality.
12.30 Lunch and free time to view the tabletop exhibits
14:00 Plasma cleaning and etching – Paul Stevenson (Innovatek Medical Ltd)
Gas plasma processing as part of the manufacturing process has an important role in enhancing surface properties. Presented here will be examples of surface cleaning, improved adhesion, and performance enhancing surface coatings delivered by the plasma route. The performance of plasma will be compared to more traditional surface cleaning and deposition techniques.
14.30 Novel conversion coating technology – Andy Rabbetts (Henkel Locktite Adhesives Ltd)
This presentation will describe a novel conversion technology, free of proscribed heavy metals, offering environmental, operational and energy saving benefits, which can permit multi-substrate treatment of metals prior to painting.
15.00 Afternoon Tea/Coffee
15.15 Ceramic Filtration – Ray Newell (Power Utilities Ltd)
This presentation will discuss membrane separation techniques for the optimisation of cleaning systems
15.45 Hot and cold cleaning methods: Carbon dioxide cryoblasting and laser ablation – Gary Critchlow (IPTME-Loughborough University)
This presentation will detail the mechanisms of removal, and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of methods to remove, fully cross linked resins from both metal and CRFP surfaces. Such methods are essential for the removal of material from RTM moulds and similar surfaces.
16.15 Symposium ends
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