Historical Articles

This exclusive STERC feature presents interesting monthly articles culled from past AESF publications printed 50 and 75 years ago in the Society's publications. Each month several articles, announcements, advertisements or letters are selected and reprinted. If you are an active AESF member, you will be able to relate to most of discussion carried in these articles. (Note, some 1930 and all 1955 articles are missing.)

October-November, 1930 issue of Monthly Review (Combined edition)

November, 1955 issue of Plating was not available.

September, 1930 issue of Monthly Review

Note: The September, 1955 issue of Plating was not found.

August, 1930 issue of Monthly Review

Note: The August, 1955 issue of Plating was not found.

July, 1930 issue of Monthly Review

Note: The July, 1955 issue of Plating was not found.

June, 1930 issue of Monthly Review

Note: The June, 1955 issue of Plating was not found.

May, 1930 issue of Monthly Review

Note: The May, 1955 issue of Plating was not found.

April, 1930 issue of Monthly Review

Note: The April, 1955 issue of Plating was not found.

March, 1930 issue of Monthly Review

Note: The March, 1955 issue of Plating was not found.

February, 1930 issue of Monthly Review

Note: The February, 1955 issue of Plating was not found.

November, 1929 issue of Monthly Review

November, 1954 issue of Plating:

• Editorial
• The Technology of Liquid Buffing Compositions, Robert V. Twyning

October, 1929 issue of Monthly Review

October, 1954 issue of Plating:

Note: The October, 1954 issue of Plating was not found.

September, 1929 issue of Monthly Review

September, 1954 issue of Plating:

• Editorial, George P. Swift
• Nickel Plating from a Sulfamate Bath, Richard C. Barrett
• Some Considerations of Importance n Ball Burnishing Arthur S. Kohl

August, 1929 issue of Monthly Review

August, 1954 issue of Plating:

• Editorial, Ralph A. Schaefer
• Modern Industrial Paint Strippers Leonard P. Fox

July, 1929 issue of Monthly Review

July, 1954 issue of Plating:

• Editorial, Ralph A. Schaefer
• Plating Applications in the Television Field Rubin M. Operowsky

June, 1929 issue of Monthly Review

June, 1954 issue of Plating:

• Editorial, Al Korbelak
• Joint Strength Properties of Tin-Lead Alloy Deposits Vincent P. McConnell
• QUESTION BOX
• Management Problems of the Metal Finishing Shop Bruce E. Warner

May, 1929 issue of Monthly Review

May, 1954 issue of Plating:

• Editorial, George Swift
• Radiometric Study of the Chromium-Sulfate Complex Formed in Chromium Plating Baths by Ronald L. Sass and Stanley L. Eisler
• QUESTION BOX

April, 1929 issue of Monthly Review

April, 1954 issue of Plating:

• Editorial, P. Peter Kovatis
• Current Density Distribution in Electroplating by Use of Models by Gilbert Ford Kinney and John V. Festa
• Metal Reflector Finishing, E.B. Heyer

March, 1929 issue of Monthly Review

March, 1954 issue of Plating:

• Editorial, P. Peter Kovatis
• The Polarographic Analysis of Nickel Plating Solutions by J.V. Petrocelli and G. Tatoian
• A Plating Technique for Examining Fine Wire Cross Sections, A. A. Wisco
• Industrial Waste Control, D. Gardner Foulk and Hanson Van-Winkle

February, 1929 issue of Monthly Review

February, 1954 issue of Plating:

• Editorial, P. Peter Kovatis
• Hogaboom: Pioneer of Modern Electroplating, Plating
• Radiometric Study of Supplementary Chromate Coatings for Zinc and Cadmium Plating, Stanley L. Eisler, Jodie Doss, and Mary Ann Henderson

anuary, 1929 issue of Monthly Review

 

January, 1954 issue of Plating:

• Editorial, Al Korbelak
• Acceptance Sampling of Electroplated Articles, J.M. Cameron and Fielding Ogburn
• Question Box

December, 1953 issue of Plating:

• Editorial, Al Korbelak
• Progress Report on Development of a New Accelerated Corrosion Test, W.L. Pinner

November, 1953 issue of Plating:

• Editorial, Al Korbelak
• Distaff Side of the A.E.S. Convention, Frances M. (Mrs. August R.) Hoffman
• Thickness of Electrodeposited Coatings by the Anodic Solution Method, by C.F. Waite
• Question and Answer Session (Presented at the 40th Annual Convention of the American Electroplaters' Society, June 16, 1953)

October, 1953 issue of Plating:

• Editorial, P. Peter Kovatis
• Plating on Molybdenum, A. Korbelak
• Evaluation of Carbonate Removal Methods, by R. Scott Modjeska
• Question Box

Septemper, 1953 issue of Plating:

• Editorial, Al Korbelak
• Black Chromium-Base Electroplating, Martin F. Quaely
• Stability of Ion Exchange Resins Toward Chromic Acid Plating Solutions, by C. F. Paulson AND G. H. Saunders
• Question Box
• Mail Box

August, 1953 issue of Plating:

• Editorial, Al Korbelak
• Metal Plating by the Egyptians, Dr. G. C. Fink
• Statistical Quality Control; A New Tool for the Electroplater, by Ezra Blount
• First Women Delegates at Philadelphia

July, 1953 issue of Plating:

• Editorial, Al Korbelak
• A Flexible Plated Circuit, E.R. Bowerman and R.F. Walton
• Mailbox
• Polarographic Determination of Zinc in Alkaline Zinc Plating Solutions, Rafael Diaz and E.H. Lindemann

June, 1953 issue of Plating:

• Editorial, Al Korbelak
• Some Experiences in Plating on Nickel Silver, George Schore
• Mailbox
• Question Box

May, 1953 issue of Plating:

• Editorial, Al Korbelak
• A.E.S. For Electroplaters or Metal Finishers?, Leonard Weeg
• Mailbox
• Japanese Electroplating Practice, Ezra Blount

April, 1953 issue of Plating:

• Editorial, Al Korbelak
• Radioactive Tracers Track Metal Cleaning Effectiveness, J.W. Hensley
• Chromic Acid Manufacture, Eugene L. Combs

March, 1953 issue of Plating:

• Editorial, Ralph A. Schaefer
• Practical Experiences With Bright Zinc Plating, A. Chesterfield
• Polarographic Determination of Lead in Lead Plating Solutions, Rafael Diaz
• News
• Question Box

February, 1953 issue of Plating:

• Editorial, Ralph A. Schaefer
• Lighting for the Finishing Industry
• A Theory of Hydrogen Overvoltage and Its Relation to the Electrodeposition of Metals, George Dubpernell
• A.E.S. 1953 Convention Committees
• Question Box

January, 1953 issue of Plating:

• Editorial, Franklin J. MacStoker
• Industry News
• Better Electroplating Practice, Joseph. B. Kushner
• Question Box

December, 1952 issue of Plating:

• Editorial, A. Korbelak
• Electrochemical Society Honors Dr. William Blum
• Metal Recovery by lon Exchange, C. F. Paulson
• Notes on the Electrodeposition of Thick Gold Deposits, Charles L Bauer
• Electroplaters Honor William Phillips

December, 1927 issue of the American Electroplaters Society Monthly Review

• December Editorial
• Cleaners and Cleaing, Harry C. Bernard
• Nickel Anodes, George B. Hogaboom
• Manufacturing of Etched Metal Goods, Frank Loeb

November, 1952 issue of Plating:

• For the Advancement of the Science of Electroplating, Don Foulke
• Carl E. Heussner Memorial Award, James C. Zeder
• International Conference on Hot Dip Galvanizing, Allen T. Baldwin
• Plating as an Aid in the Brazing of StainIess Steel A. Korbelak

November, 1927 issue of the American Electroplaters Society Monthly Review

• November Editorial
• Some Conditions Encountered in the Finishing of Various Types of Steel Products, W. S. Barrows
• The Spotting-Out of Sulfide Finishes , W. P. Barrows
• Zinc Coating of Iron and Steel , Willard M. Scott
• Is The Cathode Like an Electro-Magnet? Frank Hora

October, 1952 issue of Plating:

• Editorial, Al Korbelak
• Increasing Copper Content in White Brass and Copper Cyanide Solutions by Electrolytic Regeneration, Walter R. Binai
• Your Dentists a Plater, Too, Walter J. Krumbeck, Lieutenant, Dental Corps, U.S. Navy
• Copper Striking on Zinc Based Die-Castings Irvin K. Hauseman
• Question Box

October, 1927 issue of the American Electroplaters Society Monthly Review

• October Editorial
• Electro-Plating in Japan, A. P. Munning, II
• Grinding and Ball Burnishing of Small Metallic Parts, H. Schuldt
• The Production of Antique Finishes and Bronze Colors Upon Articles of Brass, Copper and Other Basic Metals , T. A. Gardner
• New Paint and Varnish Remover From Factory Waste
• Progress Report: The Spotting-Out of Sulfide Finishes, A. P. Barrows

September, 1952 issue of Plating:

• Editorial, Al Korbelak
• The Corrosion Resistance of Tool Steel, H.C. Schlaupitz
• We Yearn to Learn, Frances M. (Mrs. August R.) Hoffman
• Radioactive Isotope Dilution Method for Determining Sulfate Concentration in Chromium Plating Baths Stanley L. Eisler
• Question Box

September, 1927 issue of the American Electroplaters Society Monthly Review

• Editorial, President Mesle
• Paper on Chromium Plating, C. VanDerau
• The Production of a Rust-Proof Antique Flemish Iron Finish, Charles. H. Proctor

August, 1952 issue of Plating:

• Barrel Finishing: III. Planning a Barrel Finishing Department, Morris S. Shipley
• Quantitative Measurement of Adhesion of Electrodeposited Metals, H.C. Schlaupitz

August, 1927 issue of the American Electroplaters Society Monthly Review

• Editorial, President Mesle
• Progress Report, William Blum
• Chromium Plating, H. E. Haring
• A Short Talk on Bronze Plating, Chas. Stopper
• United States Government Master Specification for Tableware, Silver Plated

July, 1952 issue of Plating:

• Quantitative Measurement of Adhesion of Electrodeposited Metals, H.C. Schlaupitz, W.D. Robertson,
• The Plating of Aluminum Articles as a Production Process, A.W. Wallbank
• Editorial: Practice or Theory? Don Faulke
• The Story of A.E.S. Gavels
• Tentative Recommended Practice for Preparation of Zinc-Base Die Castings for Plating

July, 1927 issue of the American Electroplaters Society Monthly Review

• Editorial, Editorial Staff
• Plating Room Control, F. T. Taylor
• Notes on Chromium Plating, F. R. Porter
• Corrosion of Silver Deposits, H. A. Gilbertson
• Branch Readings

June, 1952 issue of Plating:

• Clear Protective Coatings for Copper-Chromium Plate, Wayne R. Fuller
• Washington Orders
• Editorial: Why Expositions?
• The Plating Wastes Problem from the Electroplater’s Viewpoint, A.K. Graham and H.L. Pinkerton

June, 1927 issue of the American Electroplaters Society Monthly Review

• Editorial, Editorial Staff
• Some Odd Colorings on Brass, Copper and Copper Plated Goods , Thomas A. Gardner
• Plating of Small Parts, L.Mertz
  
• The Value of Acidity Control of Nickel Electroplating Solutions, Cleveland F. Nixon
  
• Branch Readings
  

May, 1952 issue of Plating:

• Calibration of Plating Range Cells, J. B. Mohler
• Washington Orders
• Note on Embrittlement From Alkaline Tin Plating, C. A. Zapffe and M. E. Haslem

May, 1927 issue of the American Electroplaters Society Monthly Review

• Three Important Questions for Members of the A. E. S., F. C. Mesle
• Recent Advances in the Commercial Electrodeposition of Chromium, Charles H. Proctor
• Silver Cyanide Plating Solution (continued), F. H. Nordman
  
• Branch Reports, F. H. Nordman
  

April, 1952 issue of Plating:

• Tentative Recommended Practice For Preparation of and Plating on Aluminum Alloys (continued)
• Washington Orders
• Conservation of Nickel in the Plating of Chemical Process Equipment, A. Kenneth Graham
• Question Box
• Some Characteristics of Zinc Cyanide Plating Solutions III. Limiting Anode Current Density and Solution Resistivity, Gustaf Soderberg

April, 1927 issue of the American Electroplaters Society Monthly Review

• Editorial, E. W. Heil
  
• Throwing Power, Oliver P. Watts
  
• Science and Common Sense, A. P. Munning
  
• Newark Branch Royal Clark, Sec.-Treas.
  
• Brdgeport Branch, William Ehrencrona, Sec.-Treas.
  
• Detroit Branch, C. Mascola, Secty
  
• Philadelphia Branch, Philip Uhl, Secy.
  
• New York Branch, Ralph Lignon, Rec. Sec.
  
• Chicago Branch, R. Meyers, Sec.
  
• Silver Cyanide Plating Solution, F. H. Nordman
  

March, 1952 issue of Plating:

• Tentative Recommended Practice For Preparation of and Plating on Aluminum Alloys
• Washington Orders
• Editorial: Sheep not of this fold, Gustaf Soderberg
• Question Box-Readers' questions of general interest
• Some Characteristics of Zinc Cyanide Plating Solutions II. Haring Cell Throwing Power, Gustaf Soderberg

March, 1927 issue of the American Electroplaters Society Monthly Review

• Editorial, E. W. Heil
  
• Silver Cyanide Plating Solution, F. H. Nordman
  
• Pittsburg Branch, S. E. Hedden, Secy.
  
• Toledo Branch
  
• Detroit Branch, C. Mascola, Secy.
  
• Dayton Branch, Robt. G. Suman, Secy.
  
• Chicago Branch, R. Meyers, Secy..
  

February, 1952 issue of Plating:

• Recovery of Chromic Acid from Plating Operations, F. R. Keller, R. E. Shaw
• Washington Orders
• Editorial: More Metals Gustaf Soderberg
• Industrial Finishing Exposition Gets Under Way

February, 1927 issue of the American Electroplaters Society Monthly Review

• Editorial, O. E. Servis
  
• A New Rust Proof Black Finish for Iron and Steel , Charles H. Proctor
  
• Research on “Spotting Out” at the Bureau of Standards
  
• Silver Plating of Tableware, Mr. Elmer Roy Unruh
  

January, 1952 issue of Plating:

• Sales Promotion for the Job Plating Shop, Raymond Grunwald
• Washington Orders

January, 1927 issue of the American Electroplaters Society Monthly Review

• Editorial, W. S. Barrows
  
• Basket Plating Small Brass Pieces in the Acid Copper Solution, Jerry DeGrazia
  
• Chemical Control of Plating Solutions, George B. Hogaboom
  
• Read at November Meeting, 1926, David Ayres, Toronto Branch
  
• Cadmium Plating
  
• The Monthly Review
  
• Question Box

March, 1925 issue of the American Electroplaters Society Monthly Review

• Health and Industrial Hazards in the Plating Industry by Reuel C. Stratton.

January, 1950 issue of Plating:

• The Halfway Mark by Gustaf Soderberg (an editorial).
• A.E.S. News: Detroit Branch Starts Drive for Sustaining Members (based on “need for more information about water pollution by plating chemicals” and to expand A.E.S Research Project No. 10).

January, 1925 issue of the American Electroplaters Society Monthly Review:

• Presidents Message. A message about professionalism.

December, 1949 issue of Plating:

• Trouble Shooting in the Plating Shop by Richard B. Saltonstall (covers causes and cures for poor adhesion, pitting, roughness, streaks, blotchy areas, and poor corrosion resistance.)
• Industry News: New York Job Plating Shops Increase Operations. Water Pollution Control Advisory Board Organized.

December, 1924 issue of the American Electroplaters Society Monthly Review:

• Are You Behind or In Front by F.J. Hanlon Supreme President A.E.S. (The Supreme President summarizes the year's efforts).
• Metal Cleaning with Alkaline Cleaning Solutions by E.M. Baker and Richard Schneidewind.
• A Course of Instructions Given by the Philadelphia Branch by Willard M. Scott.

November, 1949 issue of Plating:

• Preliminary Planning for Plating Room Waste Disposal, AES Research Project No. 10 by C. Fred Gurnham, Barnett Dodge, and D.C. Reams.

November, 1924 issue of the American Electroplaters Society Monthly Review:

• President's Message (addresses the social side of A.E.S. branch meetings)
• Report on the Joint Conference of the Bureau of Standards and Research Committee of the A.E.S. by R.L. Shepard (25 platers and chemists and 12 engineers met with the Bureau. The discussion focused on control of acidity, throwing power, purity of nickel salts, nickel anodes, and other topics.)
• Just What the Doctor Ordered. A New Correspondance Course by Joseph Kushner.

October, 1949 issue of Plating:

• Membership Report of the A.E.S. (branch by branch membership figures showing active membership and percent changes).

October, 1924 Issue of the American Electroplaters Society Monthly Review:

• President's Message (addresses the social side of A.E.S. branch meetings)
• To All Members of the A.E.S. by Walter Fraine (planning tips for A.E.S. branch meetings)
• The Nickel Plating of Zinc Base Die Castings by B.E. Miller and R.L. Shepard (Detroit Branch of A.E.S. Special Report No. 17-Research Committee).

September, 1949 issue of Plating:

• Water Pollution from Electroplating Operations by Gordon C. Harrold.

September, 1924 issue of the American Electroplaters Society Monthly Review:

• President's Message (message from Supreme President Frank J. Hanlon)
• Unemployed Platers (notice)
• Philadelphia Banquet (announcement)