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Conard's April newsletter offers suggestions to reduce the impact of accelerating gold prices on plating costs. For more information or to subscribe, contact Kathy Stillman .
The Conard-Abbott Beam offers a fast, convenient and economical process for testing solution stress in tin plating baths. Global RoHS (Regulation of Hazardous Substances) compliance requires the elimination of many toxic metals, including lead, from production materials and processes.
Tin-lead plating has been used in electronics applications for decades. Without lead, tin plating may develop "whiskers," which can cause product failure.
Extensive research on the topic suggests that the probability of whisker development increases substantially if the tin plating solution is "stressed" by depletion.
The Conard-Abbott Beam test quickly reveals the existence and degree of stress in tin plating baths.
For more information, contact sales@conardcorp.com
Conard is pleased to announce that we have added two additional organizations to our sales network. J.J. Associates is based in Seattle. Advanced Technology Sales is based in Dix Hills, (LI) NY.
Please click "Contact a Local Rep" for contact information for our new partners.
Moly-copper alloys containing up to 85% molybdenum have rapidly growing applications in electronics packaging. These alloys offer highly efficient heat dissipation capabilities with thermal coefficents of expansion that are very closely matched to the ceramics used in semiconductors. Moly-copper alloys are readily etched.
Please contact us for more information about these versatile alloys.
Conard continues to upgrade capabilities to meet our customers' needs.
With the addition of a large format imaging system, Conard can produce parts up to 24" x 60". The additional length enabled by the new equipment expands the range of parts that can be economically produced by photochemical machining.
Please contact us to discuss your large part requirements.
Conard is actively seeking Independent Manufacturers' Representation for territories in the Western and Southeastern states. Ideally, you will have experience with selling photo etching services as part of your fabricated metals porfolio to OEM's in a variety of industries.
Please contact Kathy Stillman at 800-443-5218 or kstillman@conardcorp.com for more information.
Conard is pleased to announce that Overton Associates has agreed to represent our company in the mid-south region encompassing Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, the Carolinas, Virginia and Tennessee. The Overton team brings over 20 years of experience in working with customers on a wide variety of fabricated metal projects.
| Dave Overton |
Greeneville TN |
423-798-9309 |
voverton@adelphia.net |
| Greg Hendren |
Raleigh, NC |
919-845-4599 |
ghendren@bellsouth.net |
| Richard Jones |
New Tazewell, TN |
423-626-6009 |
richardjones@centurytel.net |
| Ken Sanders |
Suwanee, GA |
770-497-0166 |
kensanders@charter.net |
Conard's Quality Management System was successfully recertified as compliant with AS9100 Revision B and ISO9001:2000 requirements. The certification review noted that Conard substantially achieved its continuous improvement goals over the past year.
New Brochure: Conard has created a new brochure that features information about our services and capabilities. If you would like to receive a copy for your files, please contact us at 800-443-5218 or by email at sales@conardcorp.com.
May 2006
Due to the volatility of the precious metals markets, we are no longer able to quote firm pricing on gold, silver, platinum, palladium or rhodium platings or coatings. Quoted prices are subject to surcharges based on the market prices of Engelhard Fabricated Metals on the day the work is done.
Our price quotes will include a surcharge factor that will be multiplied by the market price as reported daily for Engelhard Fabricated Metals (Click this link for prices.)
We appreciate your understanding of factors which are beyond our control. Please feel free to call us with any questions you may have. 800-443-5218
Conard expanded sales coverage with the addition of new Manufacturers' Representatives to our team. Our sales team includes:
Name |
Territory |
Contact |
Frank DiChiara,
FJD Sales
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ME, NH, VT and eastern MA |
fjdsales@aol.com
Tel: 603-860-5877
Fax: 603-424-8042
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Bill McDermott
McDermott Technical Sales
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by account |
wjmcdermott@comcast.net
Tel: 973-618-0759
Fax: 973-618-0984
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Ed Poux
Technical Sources Inc
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TX, OK and Mexico |
erpouxtsi@yahoo.com
Tel: 817-371-3382
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Bill Kidder
Process Technology Engineering |
WI, IL, IN, OH, MI |
bkidder@processtechnologyengineering.com
Tel: 414-761-2940 |
Our Representatives will be happy to assist you with your etching applications.
Additional territories are available. Contact Kathy Stillman, our Director of Sales and Marketing at 800-443-5218 or kstillman@conardcorp.com
FEBRUARY 2006: MORE CONTENT, MORE FLEXIBILITY
Conard adds new content to its website. A new pdf, "About PhotoChemical Machining," is available both on the Home Page (lower left) and on the Links and Downloads page . This introductory piece provides an overview of the applications and design considerations for engineers and designers who may be considering PCM. The document is also available in PowerPoint format. Contact kstillman@conardcorp.com for a free copy.
We are including new photos of some of our more interesting applications. Please visit our Decorative and Electronics pages to see new examples.
Conard is now able to accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express through PayPal. Please see the Contact Us page for more information.
Conard
has revamped its website in order to provide more information
about Photo etching and to improve usability.
Among the new features are an FTP uploader that enables users
to submit files
directly without the extra step and vulnerability
of email attachments, links to useful sites, and downloadable
information about designing
for PCM. We are also expanding our applications
library which will be an ongoing feature of the site.
Conard installed
a double-drawer Olec Exposure system that processes
images up to 36” x 44” pattern area. This
custom, oversized exposure unit allows Conard to run larger
panel sizes to meet customers’ needs and achieve superior
pattern uniformity throughout the pattern area.
Let Conard quote your oversized parts.
On August 1st, Kathy Stillman joined Conard as the Director
of Sales and Marketing. Kathy brings over 25 years of industrial
sales and marketing experience to the company. Her background
includes 19 years with Gerber Scientific in a variety of roles
in manufacturing, marketing and sales. She has also conducted
market development projects for a number of industrial clients.
Kathy holds an MS in Management from Rensselaer.
After six months of demanding preparations,
Conard was officially awarded registration
to the AS9100/ISO9001 quality management
system. Conard elected to take on the additional
responsibility for the AS9100 (aerospace)
standard in order to satisfy the requirements
of existing and new customers. A
copy of our registration certificate can
be downloaded here.
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