January 2005
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QUALITY FINISHING:
Specifying
Buffing Compound
Buffing is still regarded by many in the industry as being something
of an art form. In today's competitive industry, where customers
demand precision and reproducible results, that mindset is a dangerous
one. The shift of buffing—in our collective consciousness—from
art to science might be facilitated by a better comprehension of
buffing compound.
SOLUTIONS:
At Blum USA,
Quality Finishing Hinges on Pretreatment
In response to quality issues, Blum USA
worked with industry supplier GE Infrastructure,Water & Process
Technologies to develop a new pretreatment system. The result? Improved
salt spray results, not to mention an annual savings of more than
$180,000…
FEATURES:
Plastic
Man
Finishing entrepreneur Robert Langlois says he's found a way
to powder coat plastics. Yeah, we know. You've heard that one before...
Oh, by the way, did we mention that he's coating more than one million
sq ft of plastic per month?
Calculating Corrosion
Advancement in the control and prediction of CASS test performance...
Getting Color Right
Color matching and measurement is not a task that should be taken
lightly. In fact, consistent, accurate color comparison demands attention
to detail and cooperation between finishers and their coating suppliers...
DEPARTMENTS:
Reality Check: Onward
and Upward
Management: How
Well do You Know Your People?
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