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IMFormation February 2011
Is it time for a ‘Name Change’ ?
At the 2011 Annual General Meeting a proposal was put to those present to consider the
changing of the Institute’s name to The Institute of Materials Finishing. The proposal is
that the insignia IMF should remain.
Surface Finishing covers a multitude of finishing not just metals and over the last 60 years
the finishing of metals with metallic coatings has significantly decreased with the inroads
of plastics and composite materials which can be metal coated where required and the use
of organic materials like paints and powder coatings where self coloured ancillary
components are preferred.
The objective of putting this proposal to the 2011 AGM was to seek approval to investigate
the practicalities of the change which requires time and assessment of necessary alterations
to the rules and regulations as well as an estimate of costs implications.
The proposal for the change was proposed, seconded and unanimously agreed at the 2011
AGM thus enabling the governing Management Board to proceed with the necessary
assessment.
This will be an agenda item at the 2012 Annual General Meeting to be held on the
5 December 2012 at the Birmingham Medical Institute. However, should the assessment
proceed with speed it could be that an Extraordinary General meeting may be called.
Major decisions like this should be considered by all Members of the Institute and here is
the opportunity for the Membership at large to voice their opinion.
Send your thoughts and comments by letter to
Exeter House marked for the attention
of the Secretary General or by
email to:-barry@instituteofmetalfinishing.org
Health, Safety & Environment
Chemical Hazards Communication
Society (CHCS) REACH 2013
London - 21 February 2012 Seminar entitled
REACH Registration 2013 – Practical Experience
& Help from those who have ‘Boldly Gone Before’!
The REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 requires
manufacturers and importers of those substances of
between 100 and 1000 tonnes per year to have
registered those substances by 1 June 2013. Selected
speakers from HSE’s REACH Helpdesk, REACH
Ready and Industry will give you the benefits and help
you avoid many of the pitfalls experienced by your
predecessors who have already gone through the
process for the 1000 tonne plus substances.
REACH
ECHA have added another 20 substances to the
candidate list and have published their 3rd
recommendation for an update to Annex XIV.
ECHA expect this to become part of the legislation in
February 2013 with a ‘Sunset’ date of May 2016.
IMF News
New Members & Transfers
Affiliate
Rivas Neira, Eliseo London
Rankin, Clare Seagate Ireland
Griffiths, Brent MP (Eastern) Ltd
Nickerson, Mark MP (Eastern) Ltd
Donnan, Russell Surface Technology plc
Lewis, James Twickenham Plating Ltd
Tranca, Eugenia Twickenham Plating Ltd
Kwan, Sw-To Deutsch UK
Gilmour, Craig Deutsch UK
Merritt, Lee Mettis Aerospace
O’Neill, Richard Mettis Aerospace
Cotton, Edward Morgan Tech Ceramics Ltd
Harrison, William HENKEL Ltd
Webster, Shael Interplex PMP Ltd
Skingsley, Ian Tech-Ni-Plant Ltd
Keeble, Daniel Tech-Ni-Plant Ltd
Paterson, Charles Acorn Surface Technology
Sinclair, Arron Acorn Surface Technology
Member (MIMF)
Hope, Janet LVH Coatings Ltd
Onwuegbuche, Victor Jaguar Land Rover
Fellow (FIMF)
Dullaghan, Conor Ohio Precision Metals
Eagleton, Thomas Home Office, London
Larson, Clive Exec.Transactions Editor
Education & Training
Over the past 2 years we have reviewed and revised,
where appropriate, all of the education and training
modules to ensure that they are as up-to-date as possible.
Below is information on the various modules available.
Foundation Module – covers 29 surface finishing
named processes (of which a student studies 15 units)
covering metallic and non-metallic coating at basic level
to give students an initial appraisal of technologies geared
to the metallic & organic coating and aerospace industries.
Technician Modules
Principles of Electroplating – provides a basic
understanding of electrodeposition of metals, process
control, corrosion, environmental, health and safety
issues. No previous qualifications are necessary
although a basic knowledge of chemistry is useful or
to have previously studied the Foundation module.
Electroplating Practice – this module provides a
comprehensive knowledge on the deposition by electro
and electroless plating of the major metals and the
pretreatments currently available for industrial application.
Paints, Lacquers and Varnishes – information about
‘wet’ solvent and water-based industrial finishing
processes together with application methods, curing,
drying and testing. Included is information on application
methods and health & safety and environmental issues.
Powder Coating – provides knowledge about the
various types of powders used to produce coatings
together with the various methods of application,
testing, health & safety and environmental issues.
Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) - covers
legislative information on EH&S issues from the UK
and the European Union.
Automotive Surface Finishing – a specialised module
developed for the training of employees within the
automotive manufacturing industry.
The latest modules available in 2012 are:
Electroforming – this module describes how this technology
can be employed to manufacture components and
tools. After study of the module students should know
about the following aspects:
Surface finishing techniques
Electrode reactions
Selection and use of mandrels
Electroforming electrolytes
Control of the physical & mechanical
properties of electroforms
Plant and equipment requirements
Materials Science - this module covers aspects of manufacture, properties and examination of the many
materials that may require various forms of coating or
treatment in order for them to fulfil their intended
lifespan. Whilst this module is for surface finishing
operatives and supervisors it can be of benefit to
engineering and design personnel as a ‘stand-alone’
module. The module covers the following aspects:
Classification – metals, ceramics,
polymers & composites
Bulk and surface properties
Property – correlation’s of
Evaluation of stress & strain of materials
Testing & evaluation of materials
Toughness, hardness, adhesion & wear
Nucleation & growth of crystals
Bond formation
Amorphous and crystalline solids
Lattice structures and orientation
Nucleation, growth and formation
Solidification of metals
Dendrites, grain boundaries and defects
Solid solution formation in binary alloys
Phase & lever rules, metallograhy
Working and heat treatment
Metal fabrication processes
Metal casting processes
Polymer fabrication processes
Electroforming
Surfaces and surface hardening
Basic corrosion cells
Thermodynamics and kinetic principles
Methods of corrosion protection
Corrosion damage- prevention/reduction
Visual observation
Electron microscopy & X-ray analysis
Further information on all modules can be seen on the
IMF website or contacting David Meacham at Exeter
House by telephoning - 0121 622 7387
www.instituteofmetalfinishing.org
New Sustaining Members
Tech-Ni-Plant Ltd
Unit 4, Holt Court North
Heneage Street West
Aston Science Park
Birmingham B7 4AX
Tel: 0121 359 8545, Fax: 0121 333 4950
Email: shirley.hamilton@techniplant.co.uk
Web:www.techniplant.co.uk
Supplier of a full range of surface treatment processes
including Ion Implantation, Cr-i-onising*, Hard
Chromium and Electroless Nickel Plating, Titanium,
Eas-i-glide*, Titanium Aluminium and Chromium
Nitride, Diamond - like coating, Nickel Silicon Boride
and Copper Plating * Company proprietary names
Kumi Solutions Ltd
Unit 6, Bermuda Innovation Centre
St David’s Way
Nuneaton CV10 7SG
Tel: 02476 350360, Fax: 05601 277115
Email: simon@kumi-solutions.com
Web: www.kumi-solutions.com
The UK distributor for Pero, a world-leading
manufacturer of metal component degreasing
machines. Based in Nuneaton with high
quality demonstration facilities for trials to support
the solution that best suits our customers.
24-7 Response
OHES Environmental Ltd
1, The Courtyard, Denmark Street,
Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 2AZ
Tel: 0118 9029373, Fax: 0118 9772147
Email: richard.shreeve@24-7response.org
Web: www.24-7response.org
24-7 Response provides specialist advice in case of
incidents involving chemicals. Clients can display a
dedicated emergency telephone number on safety data
sheets, transport documents, in staff procedures etc.
ASF Training Ltd
Frampton, St Athan Road, Cowbridge,
Glamorgan, CF71 7EQ
Tel & Fax: 01446 775593
Email: asftraining@live.co.uk
Web: asftraining.co.uk
ASF Training Ltd offer a wide range of courses within
the refinishing industry. Training packages are tailormade
to suit the customer and we are always willing
to discuss training requirements.
Examination Results – January 2012
South West Metal Finishing - Principles of EP
Coombe, David * Giles, Peter #
Gryglowska, Agnieszka # Hall, Clover *
Rose, Matthew *
South West Metal Finishing–Environmental H & S
Coombes, Tim Cox, Leigh *
Duffield, Ian Ennis, Anthony
Harrer, Jason Lovatt, John *
Mayer,Christopher * Urbsyte, Ruta
Werblanska, Katarzyna *
Poeton Industries – Principles of EP
Addis, Jessica * Ashmore, Jessie
Banton, Marcell Langley, Daniel
Wallace, Daniel
Distance Learning – Paint, Lacquer & Varnish
Dinsdale, Nicola * BAE Systems
Distance Learning – Foundation Certificate
Cottam, Ian GKN Aerospace
Khatri, Mohammed * Godrej & Boyce
Mhatre, Rupesh Godrej & Boyce
Mishra, Somshankar Godrej & Boyce
Nalgirkar, Vinayak * Godrej & Boyce
Johnson, Matthew * (Praxair Surface
Brown, Kevin * (Technologies
Cox, Sean * Selex Galileo
McDonnell, Richard # Harwin plc
* pass with Merit # pass with distinction
Southern Branch
Thursday 15 March 2012, Portsmouth
Museum Tour, Mini Exhibition & Symposium
2.00 Tour of Royal Armouries Museum
4.15 Symposium & Exhibition entitled - Surface
Technology workshop & Health & Safety update
at the BAE Systems Broad Oak Social Club.
Further information contact Clive Arnold - Email:
Clive.arnold@baesystems.com
Senior Meeting
Wednesday 18 April 2012 at Exeter House
commencing with Buffet Lunch at 12.30
Talk by Prof. David Gabe entitled:
Another use for Lead, Tin & Zinc – Organ Pipes
Please contact David at Exeter House of your intention
to be present david@instituteofmetalfinishing.org
Sheffield & North West Branch
Saturday 10 March 2012
Annual Dinner & Dance
at the
Thorne Park Hotel
Further details & to reserve places contact:
John Torr – Email: j.torr@tesco.net
National Metals Technology Centre
2nd European Titanium Conference
27/28 March 2012 entitled:
Latest in Technology, Research and
Application for Titanium
At Tortworth Court, Bristol
For further details email:
jenny.barratt-jones@namtec.co.uk
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