Choose from 4 Study Platforms: I

• Web-Based Courses: Home ;tudy Courses: • Foundation courses in a series of web-based sessions •eBegin a Home Study anytime and at your own pace • Live, online interaction with NASF/AESF Foundation • Hard copy materials include lessons and homework instructors and other industry experts • Technical Education Director responds to questions • Sessions take place on pre-determined Tuesdays & about material, grades, homework and offers Wednesdays between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM EST suggestions to improve work • Session recordings are available to students for 30-days • Proctored exams at your location are also available after the original posting date

Custom Courses: • Live interaction with instructor in a classroom setting • Design your own course to meet your company needs • Instruction takes place over 2-4 days • Mix and match iiO available course modules (add i day for optional exam) • No travel required; we come to you • Taught in select locations throughout the U.S. • Host a course at a time of your choosing

Registration is easy - and all online! Help with registration or want more info? Go to nasf.org/education/course-calendar Contact NASF/AESF Foundation: 202.527.0252 I [email protected] Prerequisites Students should have at minimum a high school diploma. Some experience in processing parts for surface finishing is helpful but not required. The training materials and instruction are in English. In many cases, metric and/or US/English units of measurement are used. Students are taught how to convert between the two systems of measurement.

Course Materials Students who participate in NASF/AESF Foundation courses will receive a binder containing full-color printed course materials. These materials will be used in conjunction with the instructor’s presentation. Students can keep the course materials for independent study and future reference.

Following each lesson, a brief review quiz is presented. This helps students identify their level of understanding of key concepts, and prepare for the optional associated examination.

HOME Course 1 STUDY Airline & Aerospace Finishing

Course Description Part 2 12. LHE Zinc-Nickel Alloy Plating 18. Electroless Nickel Deposition Industrial & Precious This lesson provides chemistry, operation and This lesson provides the chemistry, operational troubleshooting guidance for the zinc-nickel plating conditions purification and troubleshooting of Metals Plating electroless nickel plating processes used in At the conclusion of this course, attendees can process designated by Boeing as an alternative to the The course consists of 10 lessons. Each low embrittlement cadmium plating process. aerospace finishing. expect to: one contains a wealth of valuable, practical • Have a basic understanding of methods of preparing 13. Cadmium Ti-Cad and Nickel-Cad 19. Brush Plating information. And if you score 70 or above on the a wide range of substrates for plating. Diffused Coatings This lesson will provide operational guidance for optional exam, you’ll receive 1 credit toward • Have knowledge of reel-to-reel plating technologies This lesson will provide the chemistry, operational obtaining sound plated deposits on selected areas of a certification as a Master Surface Finisher. MSF that can be employed for precious metals plating. conditions, purification and troubleshooting of cyanide part by using brush plating methods. is the world’s most respected – and most • Know the basics of the sulfamate nickel plating cadmium plating processes used in aerospace 20. Stripping widely recognized - designation for finishing process which is commonly applied as an finishing. under-plate for precious metal deposits. This lesson covers the chemistry and operational industry professionals. Those passing 6 course conditions used in stripping typical aerospace • Know the various types of gold plating solutions and 14. Copper & Silver Plating exams earn the coveted MSF designation. be able to distinguish the features of each. This lesson will provide the chemistry, operational coatings. Who Benefits? • Know the various type of other precious metals conditions, purification and troubleshooting of cyanide 21. Thermal Spray & PVD plating processes such as palladium, palladium- This training program is beneficial for copper and cyanide silver plating processes as used This lesson will provide basic information on the most nickel, silver, platinum and rhodium, their chemical in aerospace finishing. Also included is guidance on operators and supervisors of job shops and make-up and operational conditions. common alternatives to electroplating: operating strike solutions. captive shops performing precious metals • Know the types of tin plating processes commonly • HVOF Spray plating operations on a variety of substrates. employed in the electronics industry, their chemical 15. Sulfamate & Nickel Strike Plating • Vacuum Deposition make-up and operational conditions. The course is also beneficial for industry This lesson provides the chemistry, operational • Be prepared to take the examination which is part sales personnel. conditions purification and troubleshooting of of the Foundation MSF certification program. sulfamate nickel plating processes as used in Goal: aerospace finishing. Also included is guidance on The goal of this course is to provide students Course Description operating nickel strike solutions. with a broad range of information related to 1. Preparing Metals for Plating Part 1 16. Hard Chromium Plating methods of preparing parts for precious metal This lesson will provide guidance on cleaning, acid This lesson will provide the chemistry, operational plating and to understand each precious pickling and other methods of preparing substrates conditions purification and troubleshooting of metals plating process, what can go wrong made of copper, zinc, “white metal” and aluminum commonly used hard chromium plating processes. and how to solve plating problems. alloys for precious metals plating. 17. Anodizing Aluminum This lesson covers the major anodizing processes 2. Preparing Metals for Plating Part 2 used in aerospace, including Type I Chromic, Type This lesson will provide guidance on cleaning, acid II-Sulfuric, Type III Hardcoat and alternates to chromic pickling and other methods of preparing substrates such as thin film Sulfuric Type IIB, and Sulfuric-boric made of ferrous, nickel, and other alloys for precious Type IC. Solution chemistries, best operational metals plating. practices and control practices are covered.

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Course 7 HOME STUDY Electroplating & Surface Finishing

Course Description Part 1 5. Part Fabrication This lesson covers the various methods employed 1. Chemistry to produce parts and their impact upon the plating The lessons in this course will prepare students This lesson covers basic chemistry principles that process. Included in the discussions are the types of Electroforming must be understood in order to fully comprehend the for a certification examination and the opportu- soils produced by part manufacturing methods such The course consists of 8 lessons. Each one plating process. The lesson begins with the structure nity to demonstrate their knowledge of electro- as stamping, casting, forging, spin casting, drawing, contains a wealth of valuable, practical information. of an atom and then builds to yield an understanding extruding and powder metallurgy. forming methods, techniques and processes. And if you score 70 or above on the optional exam, of chemical reactions as they may be employed to A special focus of this lesson is the subject of you’ll receive 1 credit toward certification as a At the conclusion of this course, attendees can process parts for plating and for plating and post- hydrogen embrittlement causes and cures. A brief expect to learn: plating processes. Master Surface Finisher. MSF is the world’s most discussion of soldering and brazing and their impact • Objectives and limitations of the electroforming respected – and most widely recognized - 2. Electricity upon cleaning is also provided. process. designation for finishing industry professionals. This lesson discusses basic principles in electricity, • The relationship between electrochemical principles 6. Barrel, Rack and Other Plating Methods Those passing 6 course exams earn the coveted beginning with Ohm’s Law. Basic rectification and electroforming. This lesson provides an overview of the basic MSF designation. principles how ammeters and voltmeters work, and • Operational conditions for nickel electroforming technologies used for electroplating. The lesson how current is distributed over a part are important solutions. begins with barrel design/features and shows how Who Benefits? concepts delivered by this lesson. A special focus is • Operational conditions for copper electroforming solution chemistry and operational characteristics This training program is beneficial for given to the role of anodes and how to calculate solutions. must be changed when barrel plating vs. rack plating. employees and supervisors working in both • Conditions affecting the mechanical properties of current density. captive and job shops performing nickel electroforms. The second half of the lesson focuses on racks and 3. Electrochemistry rack plating issues. The last part of the lesson focuses electroforming using nickel or copper. Trainees • The types of mandrels employed for electroforming. This lesson begins with Faraday’s Law and shows how on use of shields, robbers and other methods to should have at minimum a high school • Example applications of electroforming. it can be used to predict plating time. The lesson then modify basic current distribution conditions. A brief diploma. goes on to the Electromotive Force Series, how the discussion of reel- to-reel, vibratory and brush plating corrosion behavior of metals can be predicted, and Some experience in processing parts for Course Description is also provided. surface finishing is helpful but not required. how the EMF series can explain processes such as Line operators, managers, technical sales 1. Introduction to Electroforming immersion deposits. The concepts of polarization in plating, current distribution and factors affecting representatives, any personnel serving in the This lesson introduces the process of electroforming deposit structure are then covered. electroforming industry will benefit from starting with a definition of the process and reviewing attending this course. its capabilities and limitations. A comparison of nickel 4. Metallic Corrosion vs. copper is made, and other deposits such as iron, This lesson covers the basic principles of corrosion, Goal: silver and gold are discussed. including chemical attack, galvanic corrosion, stress The goal of this course is to provide the corrosion cracking, filiform corrosion and fretting. The student with a broad range of information 2. Electrochemistry for Electroforming corrosion of common electrodeposits, including zinc, related to electroforming operations that are This lesson covers electrochemical principles that can copper, nickel and chromium, is also discussed. commonly conducted on a variety affect the quality and rate of electroforming. of mandrels. Calculation of plating time using Faraday’s Law equations and calculation of plating efficiency are covered in detail. Use of conforming anodes, masking, este curso está disponible en españo

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and shielding are also discussed. A focus on current 6. Copper and Gold Electroforming distribution/throwing power and how they affect The main topic of this lesson is the use of acid copper deposit structure is also provided. plating solutions to produce copper electroforms. Solution chemistry, operational conditions and Electroplating At the conclusion of this course, attendees can 3. Sulfamate Nickel Plating Part 1 impurity control are detailed. A brief discussion of gold & Surface Finishing expect to: This lesson will provide the chemistry, operational deposition for electroforming from sulfite and other The course consists of 21 lessons. Each one • Understand basic chemical and electrical principles conditions purification and troubleshooting of high-speed gold plating solutions is also included. as they relate to electroplating, anodizing and contains a wealth of valuable, practical information. sulfamate and Watts nickel plating processes as used conversion coating. 7. Electroforming Applications Part 1 And if you score 70 or above on the optional in electroforming operations. Focusing on plating • Be able to apply Faraday’s law in calculating the This lesson provides real-life examples of products exam, you’ll receive 1 credit toward certification as equipment, solution make-up, solution impurities, amount of time required to obtain a target thickness produced via electroforming in the past and at a Master Surface Finisher. MSF is the world’s most of plated deposit. stress measurement and control and the function present. Items including DVD, Compact Discs, printing respected – and most widely recognized - • Know the cleaning/preparation processes for of ingredients. screens, sieves and holograms are discussed. designation for finishing industry professionals. electroplating of common base metals. 4. Sulfamate Nickel Plating Part 2 Those passing 6 course exams earn the coveted • Understand most common methods of transporting 8. Electroforming Applications Part 2 parts through an electroplating process, including This second part of sulfamate and Watts nickel plating MSF designation. This lesson provides real-life examples of products barrel, rack, continuous strip/reel-to-reel and processes focuses on the effect of operational vibratory technologies. produced via electroforming in the past and at conditions such as temperature, pH, current density, Who Benefits? present. Items including automotive molds, jewelry, • Identify methods used to fabricate parts that are additives, and impurities upon the electroformed This training program is beneficial for operators electroplated and potential problems caused by such aerospace parts such as radar wave guides and deposit. A brief discussion of nickel-cobalt and nickel- and supervisors of job shops and captive shops fabrication methods. printing plates are discussed. manganese alloy deposits are also provided. performing a broad range of surface finishes on • Be aware of the common corrosion mechanisms and how surface finishing helps reduce corrosion. a variety of substrates. The course is also 5. Mandrels: Types, Materials, Design • Have a basic understanding of how a Hull and other beneficial to sales personnel serving the metal test cells may be employed to monitor and control a and Preparation finishing industry, as it will provide a level of plating process. In this lesson, students will learn the various types and knowledge about the processes that will allow a • Know which rinsing methods and water conservation designs of mandrels used in electroforming. Included better understanding of customer needs. techniques are available. are discussions on permanent mandrels made of • Know what filtration technologies are employed in stainless steel, copper/brass, steel, nickel, and exotic Goal: electroplating and in recovery of process solutions. mandrel materials such as Invar® and Kovar®. The goal of this course is to present a broad • Be able to identify commonly employed quality tests Expendable mandrels such as wax, zinc, aluminum, that may be conducted on finished parts. range of information related to the fundamentals plastics and glass are also covered. Preparation • Know the basics of a wide variety of plating of electroplating, and methods of preparing methods, backing methods and examples of design parts for various surface finishing processes. processes, including equipment, operational conditions and the role of impurities. issues are discussed. • Be aware of methods for reducing contamination from plating processes. • Be able to identify the causes of common plating related problems and their possible solutions. • Be prepared to take the examination which is part of the Foundation MSF certification program.

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Plating Essentials At the conclusion of this course, attendees can The course consists of 9 lessons. Each expect to: one contains a wealth of valuable, practical • Understand the finishes commonly applied by the information. And if you score 70 or above on the electroplating process and the basic differences in optional exam, you'll receive 1 credit toward performance among the various coatings. certification as a Master Surface Finisher. MSF is • Have a basic level of understanding of math, the world's most respected - and most widely electricity, chemistry and electrochemistry as it relates to the electroplating process. recognized - designation for finishing industry • Be able to identify and describe the main professionals. Those passing 6 course exams components in an electroplating process. earn the coveted MSF designation. • Know the various types of parts and problems that Who Benefits? each can pose when processed by electroplating. This training program benefits individuals who have no experience or training in the art and Course Description science of electroplating. Examples are new hires for plating line work, inexperienced 1. Plating Calculations This lesson teaches basic math skills that allow supervisors, sales personnel serving metal students to understand the concepts of current finishers, and managers who want a non-tech­ density and the relationships between current density, nical/low technical primer in the subject. This plating time and plating quality. training is also a valuable introductory course for individuals who intend to go further, with 2. Introduction: Chemistry, Electricity and more advanced training courses. Electrochemistry This lesson provides a non-technical look at the Goal: chemistry involved in the production and operation of The goal of this course is to provide greater electroplating solutions. This lesson will also provide a comfort with terminology, knowledge of non-technical look at the subjects of electricity and coating differences and process equipment electrochemistry, as they are involved in the production used in electroplating operations. and operation of electroplating solutions.

NASF Designations Faculty

Certified Aerospace Finisher (CAF) Frank Altmayer, demonstrates specialized knowledge in materials, MSF, AESF Fellow plating processes, and quality control methods For 36 years, Frank Altmayer has that are vital to airline manufacturing. provided expert instruction through the Certified Electroplater Finisher (CEF) AESF Education Foundation. He holds a BS in Chemical Engineering, and an MS demonstrates a broad knowledge of surface in Metallurgy from the Illinois Institute of finishing that can be applied toward positions Technology. Mr. Altmayer is Technical or business with manufacturers in a variety Education Director of the Foundation, of industries. using his half-century of experience in electroplating, metal finishing, and Master Surface Finisher (MSF) wastewater treatment to develop demonstrates mastery of essential finishing challenging and informative course processes, as well as knowledge in specialized materials for students at all levels of processes and environmental stewardship. experience. To obtain the MSF designation, students must pass exams for the following: Jeffrey R. Lord, MSF Mr. Lord is a Principal for The Black Primary: (Choose 1) Company Environmental. He has a BS in Chemistry/Education from SUNY • Airline & Aerospace Finishing (CAF) Cortland and an MS in Physical • Electroplating & Surface Finishing (CEF) Chemistry from Boston College. Mr. Lord has 28 years of consulting, Core: (Choose 3) process engineering, EH&S management, manufacturing • Aluminum Finishing engineering and R&D experience. His • Chromium Plating for Engineering Purposes focus areas include process design and • Electroforming development, process control, • Electroless Deposition technology evaluation, construction, • Precious Metals Plating startup and commissioning, resource recovery, and waste treatment. • Zinc & Zinc Alloy Plating

Secondary: (Choose 2) Doug Deeken Mr. Deeken is a metallurgical and • Corrosion & Salt Spray special processing consultant. He has • Environmental Stewardship: Pollution Prevention a BS in Chemical Engineering from • Environmental Stewardship: Wastewater Treatment Youngstown State University. Mr. Deeken has specialized expertise in failure analysis, heat treatment, electroplating and organic finishing systems. He has 20 years of experience in aerospace, and, most notably, with aerospace Fortune 500 OEMs. Other areas of focus include food processing, pressure vessels, automotive and polymer processing products.