Understanding Anodizing: A Journey with Anne Deacon Juhl - Part 1
ANO-TALK: All Things Anodizing
In part one of a two part series, Mark, George & Tej sit down with Anne Deacon Juhl and discuss the anodizing industry, exploring her journey, visionary perspectives, unique expertise, and the challenges and opportunities within the field. We delve into the importance of education, sustainability, and customer relations, while also addressing misconceptions and defining what makes a world-class anodizer. This discussion highlights regional variations in practices and emphasizes the need for a more open and innovative approach to anodizing. In this conversation, the crew discuss the...
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33rd Annual Anodizing Conference & Expo Preview
ANO-TALK: All Things Anodizing
In this episode of ANO-talk, the official podcast of the Aluminum Anodizers Council, hosts George, Mark & Tej give us a detailed preview of the upcoming 33rd Aluminum Anodizers Council Annual Conference in Cleveland October 1st-3rd. This years exciting theme, "Anodizing: The Rockstar Finish," ties into Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Gain insights into ths years program's lineup, including technical sessions on wastewater treatment and pulse anodizing, leadership talks, and the integration of academic research with industrial applications. The episode also emphasizes the value of...
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Anodizing Essentials - ET'24 In Conjunction Workshop
ANO-TALK: All Things Anodizing
George Oh & Judy Runge join Jason Weber of the AEC to discuss their upcoming Anodizing Essentials Workshop at this years ET'24 event in Orlando. For more details visit: AAC Anodizing Essentials Class 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fee: $495 AAC members / $895 nonmembers Instructors: AAC member anodizing experts Anodizing Essentials is part of the Aluminum Anodizers Council's (AAC) "School for Anodizers" that teaches more than the fundamentals of anodizing. This one-day class is designed to increase the knowledge and ability of anyone involved in operating an anodizing line. Anodizing...
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Tin Electrolytic Coloring with Pinakin Patel
ANO-TALK: All Things Anodizing
Tin Electrolytic Coloring with Pinakin Patel Electrolytic (or two-step) coloring is one of the most durable metal coloring methods on the market, even outperforming paint. Electrolytic coloring is primarily used on extruded aluminum parts for the architectural (store front), and automotive trim industries due to its durability. Our hosts Tej Patel of Techevon LLC and George Oh of Quaker Houghton discuss the process of tin electrolytic coloring with Pinakin Patel, owner of Techevon LLC, a global anodizing chemistry supplier in Chicago, IL. Electrolytic coloring, as noted by our hosts, is...
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Pinakin Patel on Mid-Temperature Sealing
ANO-TALK: All Things Anodizing
Pinakin Patel on Mid-Temperature Sealing Our hosts, George Oh of Quaker Houghton and Tej Patel of Techevon, talk with anodizing industry expert Pinakin Patel, owner of Techevon LLC, a global anodizing chemistry supplier in Chicago, IL. Pinakin explains what mid-temperature seals are, the types of mid-temperature seals, his patent on sealing of aluminum oxide, nickel-free mid-temp seals, types of surfactants and how they interact with sealing methods. Comparison of different sealing methods to mid-temperature seals and its environmental impact. Be sure to join us at the 2023 Anodizing...
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2023 Anodizing Conference Preview
ANO-TALK: All Things Anodizing
2023 Anodizing Conference Preview George Oh of Quaker Houghton and Co-Chair of the AAC Education Committee, Tej Patel of Techevon, and Mark Spencer of AaCron Anodizing talk with AAC President Jeff Henderson about what to look forward to at the 32nd Annual Anodizing Conference & Exposition, October 9-12, 2023 in Bellevue/Seattle, Washington. Listen to this episode to get a feel for what to expect, what you’ll learn, and how you will benefit by joining us at the 2023 Anodizing Conference. Visit for program and registration details.
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Heavy Metal-free Dyes
ANO-TALK: All Things Anodizing
Heavy Metal-free Dyes Mahe Chandrasekaran, Chemical Engineer with Techevon, LLC, joins our hosts George Oh, R&D Senior Chemist with Quaker Houghton and Tej Patel, Director with Techevon, to discuss which heavy metals show up in the anodizing industry, heavy metal-free dyes, why use metals in dyes compared to metal-free dyes, which heavy metals are used in dyes for the anodizing industry, and the advantages and disadvantages for each dye type. They also discuss the types of colors one can get using various dyes for aluminum anodizing. To hear more of this type of...
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The Environmentally Friendly Anodizing Line
ANO-TALK: All Things Anodizing
The Environmentally Friendly Anodizing Line Rob Pawson of Haviland Products talks with Mark, George, and Tej about creating an anodizing line that is environmentally friendly. PFAS regulations, dealing with other city, state and federal water regulations, the cost for installing scrubbers, and solutions for water discharge treatment are covered. Rob discusses how chemical manufacturers are continually coming up with more environmentally friendly solutions—from non-nickel seals and spray rinses to metal-free dyes—to help anodizers reduce water use and reduce the environmental impact of...
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Promoting Careers in the Anodizing Industry
ANO-TALK: All Things Anodizing
Promoting Careers in the Anodizing Industry Kevin Janis, Business Development Manager for Reliant Aluminum Products, talks with hosts George Oh and Mark Spencer about his career path versus his expectations, challenges in hiring for the anodizing industry, what might attract young people to the industry, doing more to share information about the beauty of anodizing, and more.
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Meet the Industry Figure: Kevin Janis, Reliant Aluminum Products
ANO-TALK: All Things Anodizing
Meet the Industry Figure: Kevin Janis, Reliant Aluminum Products Our podcast hosts, Mark Spencer, George Oh and Tej Patel, talk with Kevin Janis, Business Development Manager for Reliant Aluminum Products to learn more about his 25-year career in the aluminum finishing industry. Kevin’s background as a lawyer, his love of college football at his alma mater University of Wisconsin, his experience with a “wood-fired bright dip anodizing line” early in his career, and what he does during his down time are explored. Here Kevin’s perspective on the benefits of attending the Anodizing...
info_outlineTej Patel of Techevon, Mark Spencer of AaCron Anodizing, George Oh of Quaker Houghton, and special guest Pinakin Patel of Techevon talk about the differences between anodizing and painting aluminum and why anodizing is actually a superior coating. The guys discuss why paints are used instead of anodizing and vice versa, the durability of both methods, benefits and drawbacks for anodizing and painting, color fading, filiform corrosion, and much more in this informative episode.