The Science and Engineering of Hardcoat Anodizing

Special One Day "Nuts & Bolts" Seminar

(This course is perfect for "planners", "operators" and "managers")

Taught by Bill Corcoran, Lead Nadcap Auditor and hard anodizing expert

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In Cleveland, OH, Friday, March 2, 2012

Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Airport

4900 Emerald Court Southwest, Cleveland, OH 44135

In Wichita, KS, Wednesday, March 21, 2012

DoubleTree by Hilton, Wichita Airport

Los Angeles, CA, April 20, 2012

DoubleTree Hotel, Carson, CA

Kansas City, MO, May 4, 2012

Hilton KC Airport

St. Louis, MO, June 22, 2012

Hilton, St Louis Airport

Seminar Registration is $499. Register early, space will be limited. 

The LightMetals Institute, a division of LightMetals Industries will present a comprehensive one day program on the "Science and Engineering of Hardcoat Anodizing" of aluminum and its alloys. You will learn about aluminum alloys, the metallurgy of aluminum and its alloys, the electricity and chemistry necessary to do proper hardcoat anodizing and the electrochemistry of the process. The key to cash flow and profitability in today's environment is to control your process; from the RFQ to incoming inspection to final inspection and shipping.  Process control, best practices, lean operating methods require the application of proper science and engineering to your operation. Control is the key.  This seminar is taught by Bill Corcoran, a veteran of the anodizing business, having run a successful hardcoat operation that was Nadcap accredited.  Bill is now a Lead Nadcap auditor and will share some insights to Nadcap accreditation.

Hardcoat anodizing is a sequential process where the success of every step depends on the proper execution of the prior step. We will address how to do this. Among other important topics, included in the course will be the evaluation of the causes of imperfections in the anodized part, the correct steps and procedures for proper pre-treatment of the various alloys and methods to prepare aluminum alloys for obtaining the best results in the process bath. Following processing, a myriad of processes is available for post treatment including dyeing and sealing. Various methods that are used and popular today will be reviewed as well as some new technology that is just entering the market.

When problems occur, getting to the "root cause" is critical so you can get back on track fast. We will address troubleshooting with a critical eye to the correct procedures of evaluation and root cause analysis.  But corrective action isn't enough; preventive action through the use of "Fault Mode, Effect Analysis" is a proactive technique to help prevent problems before they occur.

This course will give owners, process engineers, tank operators, quality personnel, supplier engineers and managers the skills and knowledge to achieve consistency and efficiency in the shop while providing lower operating costs and higher profits.