September 2023 Issue
September 2023
Digital EditionFeatures
Featured articles from the September 2023 issue of Products Finishing
Prevent Plating Problems with Critical Inspections
Tanks and their contents should be regularly inspected visually and analytically. When a quality issue arises, it is important to quickly pinpoint where the main problem is by checking which parameter is out of line.
Read MoreCalculating Applied Media Force During Vibratory Finishing
What appear to be identically set-up vibratory bowls will finish identical loads of parts in varying time cycles. This paper offers a new technique to better predict what the operator will produce, by measuring the force applied to the parts. It is the efficiency of that force which controls the efficiency and speed of the refinement cycle.
Read MoreJuly Finishing Activity: Continued Contraction, Closes at 45.1
Finishing activity remained in contraction for July, reporting a 2-point drop for the second month in a row.
Read MorePowder Coatings vs Energy-Cure Coatings
Examining the basic differences between powder coatings and energy-cure coatings can help answer the question of whether or not one of these technologies might be appropriate for a specific application.
Read MoreAromatic Thermosetting Copolyester: Many Forms, Many Uses
As a coating or additive, unique polymer improves bearing wear, protects metals from corrosion under extreme conditions.
Read MoreImproving Wastewater Management Efficiency
Don’t find yourself underwater when managing wastewater processes. Follow these steps to improve efficiency and determine the best ROI.
Read More'Tis the Season — Gearing Up for Conferences and Trade Shows
Products Finishing looks ahead to fall finishing industry events.
Read MoreSmall Staff Operates Lucrative Powder Coating Top Shop
Strength in numbers? Not necessarily. Determination, customer loyalty and family values have held up this small family-owned shop after almost 30 years in business, including surviving a natural disaster.
Read MoreChoosing Coatings for Best Transformer Performance
Protecting transformers from weather, wear and chemicals is the job of the coatings that are chosen by the power supply manufacturer. Knowing the most appropriate coatings and the best specifications for an application is critical to successfully keeping corrosion at bay.
Read MoreMore Resources or a New Way of Thinking?
Set the goal then find and engage the resources needed to meet it.
Read MoreRepair of Powder Surface Defects
Powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert offers advice for repairing scratches and other surface imperfections and recoating.
Read MoreNASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #122: Electrochemical Approaches to Treatment of PFAS in Plating Wastewater - 9th Quarterly Report
The NASF-AESF Foundation Research Board selected a project addressing the problem of PFAS and related chemicals in plating wastewater streams. This report covers the ninth quarter of work (January-March 2023). In this report, we describe our work on evaluating the performance of PFAS degradation by electrooxidation using surface fluorinated Ti4O7 anodes in batch mode.
Read MoreBest Practices for Blast Room Maintenance
A high-quality blast room is a large investment. Brandon Acker of Titan Abrasive Systems discusses proper care for your blasting equipment.
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