April 2001
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FEATURES:
Opening the Gate to a Simpler Process
At Behlen, the installation of the same powder coating and the same powder application equipment at its three finishing facilities helped simplify its manufacturing process . . .
Nickel Plating Primer
The basics on nickel plating . . .
Low-Cure High-Solids Coating
With the country on the verge of another energy crisis, now is the time to explore the possibility of using low-cure, high-solids coatings . . .
Growth and Diversification through Vertical Integration
Finishers often choose to diversify to retain customers, increase sales and attract new customers. While most shops have traditionally diversified through horizontal integration, some shops are now diversifying through vertical integration . . .
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE:
Nickel Troubleshooting Guide
To complement the Nickel Plating Primer article in this month's issue, the web exclusive is a troubleshooting guide for nickel plating. The guide, provided by Plating Process Systems, provides a generic listing of some symptoms encountered with most nickel plating processes and possible corrrective actions . . .
DEPARTMENTS:
On My Mind: The "Death" Tax
Perspectives: Finishing Industry Market Research Report
Dot-Commentary: The Winds of Change
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