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IMFormation October 2008
Christmas Lectures, Christmas Luncheon,
Annual General Meeting
followed by the presentation of the Institute’s Awards
Wednesday 10 December 2008
Birmingham Medical Institute 36 Harborne Road
Edgbaston, Birmingham B36 3AF
commencing at 11.00 hours (coffee from 10.30)
Invitation Lectures
TRAINS, BOATS and PLANES – a look at organic coating solutions for these
transport alternatives - Graham Armstrong, Indestructible Paints Ltd
This presentation will take a light-hearted look at the ever-changing requirements for organic
coatings in the aerospace, marine and rail industries. Some recent projects will be discussed,
including ‘painting for the Great Western Greats’, keeping narrow boats traditional, and the
ever-changing performance requirements of technical aerospace coatings.
STIRRING, SHAKING and MIXING: ARE THERE DIFFERENCES? -
Prof. David Gabe, Loughborough University
A seasonal approach to the fundamental problem of agitation as a process necessity in
finishing operations. Important topics such as good gin and tonics (or was James Bond
correct?), sweetening coffee, two-phased cappuccinos and Christmas cake production will
be addressed with passing references to white sauce, turkey soup, stuffing – in or out? And
a good cup of tea.
Traditional Festive Lunch – Christmas 3 course meal with wine – Why not bring a friend
or colleague.
Annual General Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Institute of Metal Finishing
for the year ended 30 June 2008 will be held at the Birmingham Medical Institute, 36
Harborne Road, Edgbaston Birmingham on Wednesday 10th of December commencing at
14.00 hours.
Agenda
1. To approve the minutes of the Annual General Meeting held 6 November 2007
2. To receive the Report of Council for year ended 30 June 2008
3. To receive and adopt the Statement of Accounts for year ended 30 June 2008
4. To receive the Report of the Election of Honorary Officers and Members of Council for
the current
session
5. To appoint an Auditor for the current session
6. Any other business
By Order of B.Gay
Honorary Secretary General
IMPORTANT NOTICE – Votes of members Only Professional, Affiliates and Sustaining
Member Companies (who shall each have one vote, and shall have paid their current year
subscription) are entitled to vote. The instrument appointing a proxy shall be in writing on
the official form enclosed with this mailing
Forthcoming IMF Events
Midland Branch/Organic Finishing Group
One-day Symposium and Tabletop Exhibition on
Surface Preparation and Pretreatment Prior to Surface
Finishing
on
Tuesday 14 October 2008
at the Birmingham Medical Institute.
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Irish Branch
Powder Coating Seminar
on
Thursday 30th October 2008
to be held (by kind permission) at the factory of
FG Wilson, Newtownabbey, N. Ireland
(a division of The Caterpillar Company)
The seminar will include presentation on application,
environmental, materials and plant issues and will
include a Factory Tour.
For further information please contact:
Paul Quinn (Dublin) 00353 402943, or email -
Paul.m.quinn@dit.ie or Fred Andrews (UK) 028 2827
5933, mobile 07740 433580 or email –
Fred@fandrews.plus.com
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Surface Coating/Surface Engineering
for the Aerospace Industry
Two-day Conference and Exhibition to be held on
Wednesday & Thursday 10th and 11th of June 2009
in the Cold War Building at RAF Cosford Museum
Presentation is being solicited on suitable subjects such
as Electrodeposition, Organic coating, Surface
Modification and the like.
Research papers are welcomed provided they are
expected to come to fruition within 5 years. Offers of
presentation should be sent to the IMF’s Events
Organiser Exeter House, or email
exterhouse@instituteofmetalfinishing.org
Health, Safety & Environment
Health & Safety Executive
REACH - European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has
published guidance on requirements for substances in
articles which will need to be registered under REACH.
If the article contains substances that are on the
candidate list for authorisation and are present above a
concentration of 0.1% w/w or usage over 1 tonne per
year. Information can be downloaded from the ECHA
website or from SEA office.
Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) - HSE Inspectors
will be taking a greater interest in LEV and a new
website has been launched to coincide with this. A new
leaflet has been produced – INDG408 – Time to clear the
air. Full details at:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/levlindex.htm
Dichloromethane – The EU is attempting to get this
solvent banned. However, the risks when using this
solvent correctly are very low compared to the amount
used. It is believed that the cost of banning far outweighs
the likely benefits to be obtained.
Safe work in confined spaces – Approved Code of
Practice and guidance L101 Second edition.
IS BN 978 0 7176 6233 priced at £11.95
Environment Agency (EA)
The 30m3 threshold in IPPC/EPR is to be discussed with
permit holders, following the article in SEA’s
Watchword by John Swain
DTI & DEFRA
DEFRA propose a consultation regarding a review of the
process guidance notes for part B processes. This
includes PG2/02 – Hot dip galvanising, PG4/01 –
Surface treatment of metals in respect of NOx emissions,
PG6/23 – Coating of metals & plastics using solvents,
and PG6/31 – powder coating, including sherardizing
and vitreous enamelling.
DEFRA are proposing to tighten Climate Change
targets. The IPPC sector by 7.3% and Heat Treatment by
10.1%. The SEA will be lobbying against further
increases.
Company News and Products
Rexnord NV UK
Rexnord have released a new blue passivation system to
replace the former yellow chromate to comply with legal
requirements reference the elimination of carcinogenic
coatings.
Details: 01527 830473 or http://www.rexnord.com
Q-Lab Corporation
Q-Lab Europe Ltd are holding 2 one day seminars
entitled Introduction to Weathering & Light Stability.
Dates are the 11th November at Manchester United
Football Club (Old Trafford) and 12th November at the
NEC Birmingham.
The aim of the seminars is to illuminate the subject of
weathering and discuss options open to for testing as a
tool for research and development of quality control.
Interested contact Joanne Robinson, 01204 861616 or
E-mail: info.eu@q-lab.com
Samuel Banner
Samuel Banner is pleased to announce the appointment
of Derek Carpenter as Business Director for Precision
and Electronic Cleaning with the effect from 1st October
2008.
Indestructible Paints
The company’s recent development is the supply of Dry
Film Lubricant and kits for gas turbine aero engines. A
special molybdenum disulphide based material is part of
a range of cleaning and application kits available from
the company, to be used with specific engine types. The
kit allows critical maintenance operations to be carried
out ‘on apron’ thus can be carried out between flights
resulting in a rapid turnaround and significantly reduces
operating costs.
Further information tel: 0121 702 2485 or
email: sales@indestructible.co.uk
The Institute of Vitreous Enamellers
New 4-day residential course on ‘Basic Approach to
vitreous enamelling’ will commence 20th April 2009 in
St Helens.
An intensive introduction for anyone who wishes to
learn the basic technology and technique of vitreous
enamelling.
Full details and booking form on IVE website at:
www.ive.org.uk
British Giftware and Finishing Federation
Benevolent Society
This year’s Jewellery Ball will be held in the Garden
Suite at the
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
on Thursday20 November 2008
Tickets priced £57.50 with tables for tem at £550.00
(both plus VAT).
Contact Gill Price Tel: 0121 237 1138 or visit
http//:www.bjgf.org.uk/events.asp
IMF News
New Members & Transfers
Student
Glosh, Swatilekho Newcastle University
Affiliate
Fry, James )
Gardener, Stephen )
Grisley, Carl )
Hanson, Marc )
Jones, Michael )
Lancett, Oliver )
Lloyd, David ) All Royal Mint
Moody, Christopher )
Paull, Stephen )
Smith. Jonathon )
Thomas. Liam )
Watson, Michael )
Wiltshire, Ian )
Worgan, Trevor )
Cannon, Gerry )
Ewart, Neil )
Hodge, John ) All Vector Aerospace
Lamond, Derek )
Taylor, Kevin )
Wood, Robert )
Clement, Lurent Muirhead Aerospace
Duncan-Turnbull, Charles Hawker Pacific Ltd
Gardener, Emily Hawker Pacific Ltd
Hughes, David Tewkesbury Plating Ltd
Laverick, Michael Radford Shelving Ltd
Lewis, Trevor Messier Services
Martin, Daniel APPH Ltd
Moth, Jamie GB Hardchrome Ltd
Palazon, Mark XAAR Ltd
Skingsley, Wayne GB Hardchrome Ltd
New Sustaining Company Member
Hawker Pacific Aerospace Ltd
Unit 3, Dawley Park
Kestral Way, Hays
Middlesex UB3 1HP
Tel: 0208 589 1900
Fax: 0208 589 1901
Email: alex.carroll@hawker.com
Hawker Pacific Aerospace Ltd, as part of the Lufthansa
Technik landing Gear Division provides independent
overhaul and repair services for Aerospace Landing Gear
and components to airlines and repair agencies worldwide.
Indestructible Paints Ltd
19-25 Pentos Drive, Sparkhill
Birmingham B11 3TA
Tel: 0121 702 2485, Fax: 0121 778 4338
Email: sales@indestructible.co.uk
Web: www.indestructible.co.uk
Manufacturers of specialist coatings for a wide range of
markets, including aero engine and airframe; high
temperature, chemical and corrosion resistance; thermal
barrier requirements: MOD approved and high
performance industrial use.
G B Hard Chrome Limited
23 – 25 Noble Square
Burnt Mills, Basildon
Essex SS13 1LP
Tel: 01268 727504
Web: www.gbhardchrome.co.uk
Email: gbhardchrome@hotmail.com
Specialists in the application of functional deposits of
hard chromium, electroless nickel, electrolytic copper
and nickel, and phosphate conversion coatings.
With comprehensive grinding facilities this enables the
preparation and finishing of components to customer’s
required dimensions and surface finish.
Out and About
Carbon and Alloy Steel Metallurgy Processing
4-5 November 2008 at Namtec’s Swinden House
Rotherham.
Two-day workshop for employees in engineering and
technical backgrounds to help them gain an understanding of
the of metallurgy and processing of carbon and alloy steels.
Further information from Anita Sunderland
01709 724990 or email: anita.sunderland@namtac.co.uk
Advanced Manufacturing UK
25-26 March 2009. NEC, Birmingham, Details:
www.medtecukshow.com
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