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.
Note: The September, 1955 issue of Plating was not found.
Note: The August, 1955 issue of Plating was not found.
Note: The July, 1955 issue of Plating was not found.
Note: The June, 1955 issue of Plating was not found.
Note: The May, 1955 issue of Plating was not found.
Note: The April, 1955 issue of Plating was not found.
Note: The March, 1955 issue of Plating was not found.
Note: The February, 1955 issue of Plating was not found.
November, 1954 issue of Plating:
October, 1929 issue of Monthly Review
- Editorial
- The Technology of Liquid Buffing Compositions, Robert V. Twyning
October, 1954 issue of Plating:
Note: The October, 1954 issue of Plating was not found.
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, 1954 issue of Plating:
July, 1929 issue of Monthly Review
- Editorial, Ralph A. Schaefer
- Modern Industrial Paint Strippers Leonard P. Fox
July, 1954 issue of Plating:
June, 1929 issue of Monthly Review
- Editorial, Ralph A. Schaefer
- Plating Applications in the Television Field Rubin M. Operowsky
June, 1954 issue of Plating:
May, 1929 issue of Monthly Review
- 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, 1954 issue of Plating:
April, 1929 issue of Monthly Review
- 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, 1954 issue of Plating:
March, 1929 issue of Monthly Review
- 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, 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, 1954 issue of Plating:
anuary, 1929 issue of Monthly Review
- 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
January, 1954 issue of Plating:
December, 1953 issue of Plating:
- Editorial, Al Korbelak
- Acceptance Sampling of Electroplated Articles, J.M. Cameron and Fielding Ogburn
- Question Box
November, 1953 issue of Plating:
- Editorial, Al Korbelak
- Progress Report on Development of a New Accelerated Corrosion Test, W.L. Pinner
October, 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)
Septemper, 1953 issue of Plating:
- Editorial, P. Peter Kovatis
- Plating on Molybdenum, A. Korbelak
- Evaluation of Carbonate Removal Methods, by R. Scott Modjeska
- Question Box
August, 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
July, 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
June, 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
May, 1953 issue of Plating:
- Editorial, Al Korbelak
- Some Experiences in Plating on Nickel Silver, George Schore
- Mailbox
- Question Box
April, 1953 issue of Plating:
- Editorial, Al Korbelak
- A.E.S. For Electroplaters or Metal Finishers?, Leonard Weeg
- Mailbox
- Japanese Electroplating Practice, Ezra Blount
March, 1953 issue of Plating:
- Editorial, Al Korbelak
- Radioactive Tracers Track Metal Cleaning Effectiveness, J.W. Hensley
- Chromic Acid Manufacture, Eugene L. Combs
February, 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
January, 1953 issue of Plating:December, 1952 issue of Plating:
- Editorial, Franklin J. MacStoker
- Industry News
- Better Electroplating Practice, Joseph. B. Kushner
- Question Box
- 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
November, 1952 issue of Plating:
- December Editorial
- Cleaners and Cleaing, Harry C. Bernard
- Nickel Anodes, George B. Hogaboom
- Manufacturing of Etched Metal Goods, Frank Loeb
- 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
October, 1952 issue of Plating:
- 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
- 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
September, 1952 issue of Plating:
- 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
- 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
August, 1952 issue of Plating:
- Editorial, President Mesle
- Paper on Chromium Plating, C. VanDerau
- The Production of a Rust-Proof Antique Flemish Iron Finish, Charles. H. Proctor
- 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
July, 1952 issue of Plating:
- 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
- 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
June, 1952 issue of Plating:
- 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
- Clear Protective Coatings for Copper-Chromium Plate, Wayne R. Fuller
- Washington Orders
- Editorial: Why Expositions?
- The Plating Wastes Problem from the Electroplaters 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)