May 2006 ISSUE
Sublime Finishes
Vertical powder coating and sublimation printing combine to produce aluminum architectural pieces with unique finishes.
FEATURES
Fatigue Strength of Anodized Aluminum
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Get Your Products Noticed with the Powder Coated Tough Mark
Since the Powder Coated Tough Mark was introduced in the spring of 1998, over 400 powder coating businesses, including 134 manufacturers of powder coated products, have signed up for the Powder Coated Tough Mark program.PCI Membership Delivers Real Value
Being a PCI member provides manufacturers and suppliers of powder coating materials, equipment, and related services tangible benefits that no other organization can provide.Parts Cleaning
Powder Application Methods Offer Improvement and Perfection
Concurrent with the technological advancements made in the formulation of powder coatings, are new and innovative ways to apply the powder, and improve powder application efficiency. Details on these application methods follow.
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Powder Coating Expands Its Coverage in the 21st Century
Powder coating remains the fastest growing industrial finishing method in North America, currently representing about 15 percent of the total market. About 5,000 industrial finishers in North America apply powder to a countless array of products for a high quality and durable finish, resisting scratches, corrosion, abrasion, chemicals and detergents. The powder coating process also maximizes production, cuts costs, improves efficiency and offers maximum compliance with environmental regulations.
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Powder Coating Materials Deliver a World of Colors, Textures and Effects
In the past several years, research and development in powder coating materials has resulted in new formulations that have paved the way for powder in directions previously only accessible to liquid coatings. Following a brief look at the types of materials used in powder coatings is a summary of the versatility of today’s powder coatings.
Electroplating
Serendipity and Smart Management
This job shop found itself in position to capitalize when two large manufacturers with captive plating operations decided to exit the electroless nickel plating business.
Powder Coating
Small-Scale Thinking
Nano-technology pretreatment improves powder coating quality and productivity.
Powder Coating
Sublime Finishes
Vertical powder coating and sublimation printing combine to produce aluminum architectural pieces with unique finishes.
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