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Feature Articles
The Profit Hunt: Finding the Hidden Cost of Electrocoat
Determining real costs means competing in deflationary times.
U.S. EPA Tightens Chromium Air Standards for Coatings
NASF Highlights Weak Rationale to White House
A Dip in the Coatings Pool for Durability
OEMs turn to dip coating for products both large and small.
CCAI’s Finishing Pavilion & Conference at Fabtech 2012 Largest Yet
In just its third year, CCAI’s Finishing Pavilion & Conference at Fabtech has become the destination for finishing products and services, and education.
EN-Boron Coatings Take Shine Off Hard Chrome
In the search for the “next best thing,” some platers are turning to an electroless nickel bath with boron, often with remarkable success and outstanding results. Thus, the reintroduction of NiB as a cost-effective Chrome replacement.
Overcoming Strict Solvent Cleaning Regulations
Aerospace manufacturer tries unique approach to meet agency regulations
Ionic Liquids for Cleaning Operations at Air Force Air Logistics Centers: Part II
Researchers evaluate cleaners for potential use in wiping applications.
Tech Notes
Basket Case for Parts Maker Proves Sane Idea
Dürr Ecoclean’s Universal 81W chamber parts washer is for basket cleaning.
Article Archive for: October 2012
October 2012
News Briefs
Enthone Appoints Regional VP, West Europe
Labor Statistics' 2011 National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries announced
OHSA Updated Compliance Variance Website Provides Both Approved and Denied Requests
EPA issues significant new use rules for 107 chemicals
Enthone, TrueLogic Partnership Develops Plating Monitoring Software
Southern Aluminum Finishing President Retires
Michelman Adds Distributor for North Africa, Middle East
GOP Looks to Force Reforms on EPA's Science Advisory Board
Enthone Names VP for Central, East Europe
Global Metal Finishing Earns ISO 9001:2008 Certification
Sifco Gains GE Transportation Aviation Special Process Certification
BASF Hires Distribution Services Manager for Automotive Refinish Business
ResinTech Chromate Selective Media Gets Water Quality Approval
Walter Surface Technologies Creates Bio-Circle Division
Surface Recovery Expands Operations
PPG Introduces Next-Day Shipping for In-Stock Powders
Survey Will Help Determine PCx Programming
Blog
Chrysler Grants Supplier Approval To Coral Chemical
PPG Aerospace Special-Effect Coatings Bring Virgin Atlantic Airways’ Livery To Life
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Visits Metal Finishing Company
CCAI Launches New Market Exporter Initiative
Q&A: Titrating Sulfuric Acid Anodizing Baths
AkzoNobel Interpon Shines At The Shard Inauguration
NASF Board of Directors Recognize Four Departing Members
Chemetall Opens $25 Million Facility In Michigan This Month
Q&A: Green Sludge in Nickel Tank
Able Electropolishing Awarded ISO 13485:2003 and ISO 9001:2008 Certification
A Brite Company Acquires Sunbelt Systems
Take NASF Survey on EPA's New Chromium Electroplating Air Emissions Standard
Finishing Touch
Becoming “Socially Accepted” in the Finishing World
Never Finished
End of the Line
A Conversation With ... Sam Woehler, George Koch Sons and CCAI President
Exhibits & Display
Wagner Liquid Electrostatic Guns Boast High Transfer Efficiency
Inline Sieve Powder Delivery System Cuts Gun Surging
Performance Models Used to Develop Cost Estimator
Spray-Tech Open-Face Booths Available in Variety of Sizes
Fischer Technology Portable Coating Thickness Gages Offer Flexibility
LPI Vertical Access Lift Improves Efficiency
KCI Electrostatic Powder Sprayers Offer Control Options
ElektroPhysik Thickness Measurement Gage Has Digital Sensor for Improved Accuracy
Haynncorp Gas-Fired Ovens, Truck Drive System
Osborn Brush Removes Pipe Coatings Before Welding
Hubbard-Hall Acid Cleaner Removes Soils from Metals
Powder Parts Powder Application Equipment
Calvary Industries Metal Pretreatment Dries in Place
DuPont Industrial CoatingSolutions Powders Formulated Using HAA Polyester
Rapid Engineering Small Batch Ovens Can Reach 500°F
Nordson Non-Electrostatic Liquid Guns Offer Better Spray Quality
Richards-Wilcox Conveyor Chain Cuts Drag for Smooth Operation
Anomatic Custom Anodizing Services
Electro-Steam Steam-Generating Pressure Cleaner
DeFelsko Probes Interchangeable on Gage Body
Goff Table Blast Machine Offers Better Blast Coverage
Kit Combines Two Powder Coats for More Color Options
Binks Airless Spray Gun Handles High Solids
Paint Mixing Equipment Has Pulse-Free Control
Hans Weber Machines Use Variety of Methods to Attain Surface Finish
Parker Ionics Powder Coating Booths Have Robust Build
Mighty Hook Devices Tilt Racks to Increase Coating Capacity
AFC Finishing Systems Floor System Recovers Abrasive Media
Chemetall Non-Phosphorous Pretreatment Replaces Iron Phosphate
MTM Round-Cycle Hood Cleaning System Integrates Multiple Process Steps
Walter Surface Technologies Non-Corrosive Solution Removes Rust
Arkema Polyamide-Based Powder Coatings
Bulk Chemicals Ziconium-Based Metal Pretreatment Replaces Phosphate
Software Products Streamline Manufacturing Operations
Keyland Polymer UV-Cured Powders Coat Heat-Sensitive Substrates
Gema Manual Powder Gun Coats Complex Parts
PPG Industrial Coatings Program Packages Pretreatment, Powder Solutions
Daifuku Webb Device Lubricates Chain Conveyors
Magic Rack Multi-Purpose Rack Handles E-Coating, More
Solvent Kleene Degreaser Removes Oils from Metal Prior to Bonding
Midwest Finishing Spray Wand Stations Handle Variety of Parts
Metabo “Instant Brake” Angle Grinders Improve Safety
TWN Industries Decorating Process Adds Graphic Patterns to 3D Surfaces
PKG Equipment Electro-less, Electrolytic Plating Systems
Reliant Finishing Systems Ovens Cure Powder Coatings
Fostoria Modular Paint, Powder Finishing Systems
New Products
Henkel Anti-Spatter Coating Protects Welding Equipment
Lubricators Reduce Consumption, Waste
Zero-VOC Colorants Offer Better Performance than Conventional Colorants