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Periodicals Finisher's Management The magazine and web site present pertinent management-related
information for professionals in the metal finishing industry. Along with a calendar highlighting the magazine's upcoming
editorial coverage, the site features subscription information and archived articles going back to 1999. Finishing.com Finishing.com is an independently owned and operated web site for the finishing
industry -- a place for people around the world who have an interest in metal finishing and the allied surface finishing arts
to gather around and exchange information. The site features a Letters/Hotline page, chat rooms, help wanted ads, situation
wanted ads, a calendar of events for the finishing industry, a technical library, FAQs about metal finishing, and links to
kindred websites. Industrial Paint & Powder Industrial Paint & Powder focuses exclusively on liquid and powder
coatings. Web site features an article archive, news and event calendar. Metal Finishing Metalfinishing.com is the online component of Metal Finishing magazine. The site is organized to provide detailed information
through an on-line version of the Metal Finishing Guidebook and Directory. The Guidebook section offers technical articles
on all aspects of finishing while the Directory provides a listing of industry suppliers of products and services. In addition
the contents page of recent issues of Metal Finishing along with selected items of news and industry events are posted. Associations, Agencies &Industry Resources Air & Waste Management Association The official site of the A&WMA is extremely well-organized and easy-to-navigate.
In addition to news, bookstore, and information on upcoming events, the site offers a members-only section featuring job listings,
member directory, and online versions of the organization's print publications. Aluminum Anodizer's Council This site
has a great deal of information on the anodizing industry. It is worth a look if your company is involved with the process. American Galvanizers Association The American Galvanizers Association (AGA) is a not-for-profit
trade association whose members represent the after-fabrication hot-dip galvanizing industry. Members are located throughout
North America,
with affiliate members in over 20 countries worldwide. Web site includes process animations, literature, and information on
educational seminars, searchable member directory, calendar and other features.Association of Vacuum Equipment Manufacturers Intl If your company utilizes vacuum technology, this is a great site for you to take a look
at. The site includes equipment vendors, products/services and vacuum industry news. It has been well built and contains plenty
of information on this association.Automotive Composites Alliance The Automotive Composites Alliance (ACA), a business unit of the Composites Fabricators
Association (CFA), is a trade association of 24 plastics material suppliers and molders that provide the automotive and truck
industries with composite products. Chemical Coaters Association The Chemical Coaters Association International is
a technical and professional organization that provides information and training on surface coating technologies. Chemistry.org (American Chemical Society) When it comes to an online presence, the folks at
the American Chemical Society definitely have their act together! Their homepage is not only designed to maximize usability,
but it is also robust with content. Wisely, the ACS has chosen to up the site into categories targeted at user-types, such
as hobbyists, professionals, policy makers and educators. European Aluminum Association Aluminum.org is the homepage of the European Aluminum
Association (EAA), representing the European aluminum industry. The site features a news section, a history of aluminum, facts
and figures and other features --- all contained with an attractive and easy-to-use interface. Extrusion Technology for Aluminum Profiles Foundation The purpose of the ET Foundation is to develop, promote,
provide, and fund education and research related to aluminum extrusion processes and technology, while developing and promoting
interest in, and awareness of, the field of aluminum extrusion. Founded in 2001, the Extrusion Technology for Aluminum Profiles
Foundation operates as a publicly supported organization dedicated to furthering aluminum extrusion technology and its applications
worldwide. Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology The FSCT's (Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology)
mission is "to provide technical education and professional development to its members." The organization's 7000+
members represent the many diverse segments involved in coatings — from formulation and testing to manufacture and sales.
The web site includes news, a calendar of events, membership information, educational programs, organization history and archived
copies of the Journal of Coatings Technology. Finishers and Finishing suppliers alike should check this site out. International Precious Metals Institute (IPMI) The International Precious Metals Institute (IPMI)
is an international association of producers, refiners, fabricators, scientists, users, financial institutions, merchants,
private and public sector groups, and the general precious metals community formed to provide a forum for the exchange of
information and technology. IPMI seeks and promotes the efficient and environmentally sound use, reuse, and recycling of precious
metals from both primary and secondary sources. IPMI's well-designed web site features a number of offerings, such as industry
news, membership information, online bookstore, and a precious metals buyer’s guide. Mass Finishing Job Shop Association Organization devoted to various aspects of Mechanical
Finishing, including tumbling, vibratory finishing, high energy centrifugal finishing, steel ball burnishing, de-flashing,
shot peening, abrasive blasting, plastic bead blasting, thermal de-burring, cryogenics and more. Web site features meeting
minutes, member company roster and information for prospective members. Materials Research Society This society brings together scientists, engineers
and research managers from industry, government, research labs and various analysts and provides the online community in which
to share findings and ideas. Good site but very limited information as of yet. Metal Finishing Suppliers' Association, Inc. MFSA's Web site has been updated and expanded (5/98).
Of particular merit are the listings of members and information related to MFSA's work in Washington of behalf of the Finishing industry.
Also, MFSA contact info and their right-on "Washington Line" newsletters are published here. NACE International - The Corrosion Society This site is dedicated to protecting the environment,
promoting public safety, and reducing the economic impact of corrosion by advancing the knowledge of corrosion engineering
and science. Good site with access to numerous papers and symposiums on corrosion. National Association of Metal Finishers (NAMF) NAMF's recently redesigned site is a nice combination
of solid functionality and sleek, crisp visuals. Among the site's features are a products/services locator, interactive forums,
online membership directory, and industry news. National Paint & Coatings Association A very good site for all things to do with paint.
These guys are growing up fast. Complete with an on-line buyer's guide. Radtech.org RadTech International North America has launched a
redesigned website in response to member suggestions that the site better reflect the fast growing technology, with enhanced
graphics and a more extensive selection of articles and information for current and prospective users of the process. Drop-down
menus take you to areas devoted to applications such as graphic arts, UV powder, adhesives, automotive, wood and plastics.
An additional section on emerging applications will include selections on composites and stereo lithography. Society of Automotive Engineers - SAE This is truly a great site with a wealth of information.
Get information on specific standards for both automotive and aerospace. SAE has provided an excellent search feature that
allows for quick find of information. This site is very fast as well Society of Manufacturing Engineers - SME SME has put together a large load of technical and
training information on this site. One of the highlights of this site is the video section that allows you to download .avi
video clip samples of the latest training videos that the SME has to offer. Society of Vacuum Coaters A non-profit, professional, trade and educational
organization, SVC is dedicated to the development of equipment and processes for high-volume production of coatings using
vacuum-based processes. Their website contains contact information, a Q&A area, and educational materials. The American Electroplaters and Surface Finishers One of the premier organizations for Finishers anywhere.
AESF has one of the finest Web sites available to finishers on the Web. Easily navigable and full of useful information, this
site is mandatory for any finisher's favorites file The Detroit Society for Coatings Technology (DSCT) In today's fast paced world, it is more important
than ever to stay in touch with rapidly changing technologies, regulations, processes, and equipment related to the paint,
coatings and adhesives markets. For those interested in keeping up with the latest in industry advancements, the Detroit Society for Coatings
Technology is an outstanding resource. The Electrochemical Society Well-done and thorough, this site provides a good
deal of technical information (or access to it), as well as the standard information found at a society's website. The search
engine has been tuned, and this is a fine Finishing-related resource. The Electrocoat Association The cyber home to the association for electro coaters
contains contact info, trade show data, and membership lists. The Powder Coating Institute - PCI The home of the POWDER COATED TOUGH™ logo and the premier powder coating association.
Nice site with some good resources for coaters. The Society for Protective Coatings The site is a slow go on download time but has many
useful resources for both organic and inorganic coaters in regards to protective coatings. Water Environment Federation The Water Environment Federation (WEF) is an organization
dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the global water environment. Web site includes a bookstore, career opportunities,
discussion groups and an online library. Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO) By entering ZIP code, city or state information, a
user can retrieve EPA and State environmental inspection information about facilities in that location. Information including
inspection history, compliance status, current significant violations and enforcement actions can be viewed and data errors
can be reported online. The "Holy
Grail" of environmental information repositories. But there's "Good news/Bad news." This site is up-to-date,
well-thought-out, and simply-designed, presenting all things environmental -- legislative, regulatory, contractual.
But most of the regulations are downloadable only as PDF (Adobe) files. You decide which is good/bad. This server is sometimes stressed a bit, so be patient with the download times
-- it's worth it. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Another University of California and Department of
Energy project, this site offers a searchable wealth of technical and metals-related data. A wealth of metal finishing and
plating information is presented from just one search. Los Alamos National Laboratory The Scientific and Technical Information page of the
renowned national laboratory, a project maintained by The University of California for The Department of Energy. Metal Products & Machinery (MP&M) The Metal Products and Machinery (MP&M) regulation
establishes national technology-based limits on pollutants in wastewater discharges from facilities that manufacture, rebuild
or maintain metal parts, products, or machines. NIST WWW Home Page The National Institute of Science and Technology is
an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce's Technology Administration. Finishing professionals of all types can find useful data here.
Also deploys the Harvest search engine (a good thing). Oak Ridge National Laboratory Quite possibly the best of the National Laboratories
Web Pages, in terms of functionality, search capability, and information. Utilizes the Harvest search engine (high speed,
accurate), and the layout of this site is simple and easy to use. You'll also find (general) info about their Coatings, Plating,
and Finishing
Center -- not a
repository of data, but more a contact resource in case you need it. Sandia National Laboratories Presents a technical repository that is searchable
and thorough. U.S. Department Of Commerce Sure, there's a partisan slant to much of this site.
But, heck -- it's the Government. And there are potentially useful links to the individual agencies within Commerce, as well
as business-related information within the Federal Labyrinth. U.S. EPA Brownfields Site Developed and maintained by the Environmental Protection
Agency, this site tells you everything you need to know about the EPA's "Brownfields" Initiative. (Brownfields are
abandoned, idled, or under used industrial and commercial facilities where expansion or redevelopment is complicated by real
or perceived environmental contamination.) The site is an excellent repository for tools, case studies, fact sheets, and other
information. eLaws Elaws (Employment Laws Assistance for Workers and
Small Businesses) is designed to help you, as an employee or employer, understand your rights and responsibilities under the
laws and regulations administered by the Department of Labor. Each Advisor imitates the interaction you might have with a
DOL employment
law expert--it asks questions and provides answers based on your responses. Metal Suppliers On-line Do you buy metal? Then keep your eye on this site.
MSO gives you the poop on over 2200 North American metals producers (250 have links to their Web sites). There's also a nifty
interface for viewing the properties of more than 5000 ferrous and non-ferrous metals. MSO is free, but registration is required.
They use frames, too -- so you'll need an appropriately equipped browser. The Powder Coating Net The Powder Coating Net provides information about
the powder coating (dry paint) finishing process. The "PC Net" lists the suppliers of products and services necessary
for implementing the powder coating process, including material handling, pretreatment systems, dry off ovens, powder booths,
powder guns, cure ovens, powder coatings, pretreatment chemicals, and consultants. MfgQuote.com This Georgia-based business isn't resting on its laurels; they've
expanded their services with a new "version 2" update of their site. ManufacturingQuote.com's purpose is to bring
those needing manufacturing services together with manufacturers and shops interested in quoting on metalworking and machining
jobs. Instead of the winning shop paying a "finder’s fee" once each bid's accepted, shops pay a set fee to
remain a member of MfgQuote.com. Membership allows for unlimited participation and bidding on jobs listed on the site. This
site is really well organized, and has to be included as one of a shop's or manufacturers regular online visits. The latest
update includes improved service and--our personal favorite--the Collaborative Procurement Management service, which itself
includes feedback to losing bidders, helping them improve their chances for future work. Now that's value. And as of 09/00,
MfgQuote has entered into collaboration with Thomas Regional, which will expose shops to even more buyers of discrete parts
machining services through this site. EPA - Metal Products & Machinery (MP&M) The Metal Products and Machinery (MP&M) regulation
establishes national technology-based limits on pollutants in wastewater discharges from facilities that manufacture, rebuild
or maintain metal parts, products, or machines. American National Standards Institute After their new-year updates, you won't recognize
the place. MUCH more information, a great layout and, if you're a member (yes, you can join), a wealth of data rarely seen
(standards-wise) on the Web. For the non-member, it's still a wonderful source of information. Databases and a technical library
are notable for their content. Be advised: you will need the old' Adobe Acrobat plug-in for many features of the site. ANSI has added a significant purchasing utility on their site called
Site License, which allows visitors to "buy" time with a document. What that means is, for a price, you get a window—say,
7 days—within which to download the spec(s) you've bought. Of course, you can still purchase hard copies, if you want
to wait for them to come via snail-mail. American Society for Quality This well-rounded (and well-designed) site offers
a stockpile of QC-related content, neatly arranged by topic. (Though no metal finishing topic exists, finishers may want to
check out the "manufacturing," "aerospace," or "automotive" sections for relevant information.)
The caveat is that some of this information is reserved for ASQ members only. And membership? Well, as my daddy used to say,
"Nothing in this life is free." Best Manufacturing Practices Excellent site. It is a repository of useful technical
information and news, provides communications to this useful organization, is fully searchable, and has a huge amount of BMP's
for finishing. The site is still a bit dependant upon the Adobe Acrobat plug-in for many documents, but this site has grown into a more user-friendly format
over the years. Many of BMP's documents and surveys are supported by both html and PDF. BMP is still well worth the visit. NIST WWW Home Page The National Institute of Science and Technology is
an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce's Technology Administration. Finishing professionals of all types can find useful data here.
NIST has updated their site—it's much easier to navigate through and find info in. A valuable resource. For example,
check out NIST's Net Knowledge Basics section. Before you roll your eyes, give a few minutes to browse their
"modules" (there are six of them, and they're available at the bottom of the page). These modules range in complexity
from "basic" to "advanced" and they cover a great deal of topics, from Web Basics and Legal Issues to
Web Technologies and Security. U.S. Department Of Commerce Sure, there's a partisan slant to much of this site.
But, heck -- it's the Government. And there are potentially useful links to the individual agencies within Commerce, as well
as business-related information within the Federal Labyrinth. American Electroplaters and Surface Finishers’ Society (AESF)The AESF is made up of individuals engaged in the metal finishing industry and is the
industry’s largest membership organization. Its excellent web site includes their extensive bookstore, excellent
classes, CD’s, news, Plating & Surface Finishing Magazine, government relations updates and much more.
http://www.aesf.org The NAMF is
an association of owners and managers of metal finishing companies and their suppliers. Their web site is particularly useful
for industry news along with an extensive collection of links, particularly strong on business and environmental issues.
http://www.namf.org The MFSA, the
smallest of the industry’s organizations, represents the manufacturers and suppliers to the metal finishing industry.
Their web site is particularly useful for staying on top of the latest developments in government relations.
http://www.mfsa.org The SGP is a unique cooperative effort between the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency and the metal finishing industry through the members of the Surface Finishing Industry Council (SFIC) consisting
of the NAMF, AESF, and MFSA. The SGP is a voluntary
program that encourages companies to go beyond environmental compliance. This is a unique site filled with useful and
practical information for finishers who want to succeed both environmentally and financially.
http://www.strategicgoals.org A huge collection
of finishing information, directories, current news items and much, much more. Includes much free information, but extended
info is available by annual subscription – with a very attractive combination of membership in the NMFRC and AESF.
Worth every penny. Web-based home of Metal Finishing Magazine’s Organic Coatings Editor. Site is filled
with information on all aspects of organic coating including an archive of Ron’s popular “Ask the Expert”
questions and answers. Also includes one of the most comprehensive lists of industry links to be found anywhere.http://www.ronjoseph.com/ A unique site
operated by long-time Metal Finishing Magazine author Anselm Kuhn. Surface Finishing Abstracts is the largest
archive of articles specific to the metal finishing industry with well over 70,000 entrees.
http://www.surfacequery.com/ Finishing Publications
describes itself as the largest publisher of metal finishing books in the English language and is a treasure trove of specialized
books and CD’s on all facets of metal finishing. This site is also operated by Metal Finishing author,
Anselm Kuhn.
http://www.finpubs.demon.co.uk/ Describes itself
as, “the homepage of the finishing industry” and has a huge archive of over 24,000 questions and answers gathered
over many years by long-time Metal Finishing columnist Ted Mooney. Loaded with other information resources
as well including a unique collection of book reviews.
http://www.finishing.com/ Semiconductor
Equipment and Materials International ( SEMI ),
www.semi.org Semiconductor
Industry Association, Fabless Semiconductor
Association, www.fsa.org International
Interconnection Intelligence, www.iii1.com A2LA - American
Association for Laboratory Accreditation
www.a2la.orgAIAG - Automotive Industry Action Group
www.aiag.orgASTM
- ASTM Technical Standards
www.astm.org Technical Articles
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