April 2004 ISSUE
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Cleaning Plastics
Question: We are a third tier automotive supplier for plastic parts like grills, hubcaps and other trim parts.Dealing with Employee Complaints
The knowledgeable supervisor sees a gripe for what it really is—a chance to be of help to an employee when that help is most wanted, a golden opportunity to prove to a worker that his problem is management’s problem.Mass Finishing for Delicate Parts
Ever since the first Roman soldiers tossed their armor into a barrel full of water and river stones to shine it for battle, mass finishing has played a major role in efficient post-production surface improvement.Electroplating
Overcoming Nickel Plating Problems
Is it your solution? Or might it be something else?
PF Direct - Obtain Information on YOUR Terms
I’d like to use my column this month to tell you about a new feature we’ve added to the Products Finishing reader service system.Plating Bath Filtration: Questions and Answers
We decided to review our filtration processes on all of our plating baths. Can you supply us with some information so we know where to start?Powder Coating
Powder Coating: Keeping Racks Clean
Every electrostatic powder coating shop has to find a way to remove powder buildup on racks and fixtures to maintain electrical conductivity. Finishers typically have two options: outsource the cleaning or install in-house stripping...
RadTech e|5 Preview
RadTech International North America’s upcoming e|5 Technology Expo & Conference hopes to shed some light on the increasingly popular ultraviolet and electron beam technologies...
Resources for Chromium Plating
We need some basic information on both hexavalent and trivalent chromium plating.Resources for Rinsing Issues
Question: We are in the process of upgrading our rinsing capabilities. Where can I get information on rinsing methodology?Liquid Coating
UV Coating Heat Sensitive Substrates Can Expand Your Business
Today’s smart business owners are looking for ways to grow their businesses, or at least move into more lucrative markets that will provide better returns. The ability to coat heat-sensitive substrates can provide this opportunity. Ultraviolet (UV) coatings are often used on heat sensitive substrates because UV curing is an inherently low temperature process. Here’s a look at how UV coatings on heat sensitive substrates can be used to improve your business...
UV Coating Technology on the Rise
According to Products Finishing magazine’s UV Coating Technology Awareness Survey, ultraviolet curing is gaining increased acceptance in today’s finishing job shops...
