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Jim Destefani
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Green is Old Hat for Finishers
The movement’s been picking up momentum for a while now, and it’s starting to seem like 2008 might be the year of green—as in businesses going green. Companies from Wal-Mart and GM to Mom & Pop’s Store want to be perceived as eco-friendly.
Being green is nothing new to finishers, many of whom had the concept pretty much forced upon them years ago and have long since learned to deal with local, state and federal environmental regs that impact their businesses.
But does being truly green mean more than that? I don’t know the answer—maybe you have some ideas (see below). I do know that many finishers have done quite a lot to comply with regulations that have measurably cleaned up our air and water over the last 30 years or so. It remains to be seen if the current green movement can have that kind of lasting impact.
ALSO In this issue..
- Finisher’s Perspective
- Powder Coating
- Plating
- Electrocoating
- New Products
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Feature Article—The Plating Retirement Plan
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Plating Clinic—Iron Plating to Rebuild Parts?
This reader has heard about use of iron plating for parts refurbishing, and would like to know what types of baths are most applicable. To read the response of our expert Art Kushner, click here.
Plating Forum—Nickel Thickness for Decorative Plating
This reader wants to know how thick a nickel layer he needs for decorative plating applications. Have any thoughts? Click here.
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Feature Article—Adding E-Coat Quickly
To read how one Indiana finishing shop went from zero to full-tilt e-coating in one year, click here.
E-Coat Clinic—Light Coated Parts
This reader would like to know why some parts receive only a thin e-coat paint film while others on the same rack are fully coated. Click here to read the response of our e-coat expert Ron Jacob.
E-Coat Forum—Uneven Coating on Copper
This reader is having problems with uneven e-coating on a copper substrate. Click here with your suggestions.
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