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Powder Coating

Cheers to Another National Surface Finishing Day

Celebrating the contributions of finishing operations across the nation. 
#editorial #nsfd

Mechanical Finishing

Engineered Shaped Grain Abrasives Take Grinding Productivity to New Heights

Unique three-pointed curved grain approach offers advantages for tough grinding applications.

Finishing Activity Made a Repeat Performance in March, Closing at 46.1

The slope is softening, but finishing activity has slowed contraction for three months straight. It will take several more months at the rate it is going, but the index is headed toward 50 (flat).  

Powder Coating

Selecting the Right Outdoor-Durable Powder Coating

The powder coating industry offers an array of chemistries to provide an excellent match to the manufacturer’s expectations for outdoor durability. 

Anodizing

Top Shop Aces Outstanding Customer Service

More than a finishing shop, this anodizing, powder coating and vacuum resin impregnating business goes above and beyond for its customers by being a resource for whatever their finishing needs might demand.  
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LATEST VIDEOS

Liquid Coating

Precise Paint Flow Reduces Material and Labor Costs

Finding a more accurate paint proportioner for its application enabled this auto parts manufacturer to save significant costs and labor while increasing capacity.
#automotive

Reduced Ion Electroless Nickel to Meet a Sustainable Future

Reduced ion electroless nickel technology operates at lower metal concentrations than conventional EN and has an important role in the future of sustainable EN processes.

Electroplating

Episode 42: An Interview with Robin Deal, Hubbard-Hall

Hubbard-Hall wastewater treatment specialist Robin Deal discusses the latest trends in wastewater management. 
#pollutioncontrol #regulation #sustainability

ASK THE FINISHING EXPERT

How to Choose Between Sulfate and Chloride-Based Trivalent Chromium Electroplating

How to Choose Between Sulfate and Chloride-Based Trivalent Chromium

There are several factors to consider when choosing between sulfate and chloride-based baths for trivalent chromium plating. Mark Schario of Columbia Chemical discusses the differences and what platers should keep in mind when evaluating options.

Anodizing

10 Anodizing Best Practices

Following this list of guidelines can help to increase the performance, cost effectiveness and quality for your anodizing operation. 
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Liquid Coating

Choosing Paint for Fast-Paced, Extra Slip, High Temp Applications

Many industrial applications require coatings that not only offer corrosion resistance and aesthetics, but provide additional attributes such as heat resistance and quick drying properties. This helpful clinic offers a few examples. 
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Liquid Coating

Advantages of UV-LED Spot Curing for Collision Repair

Carlisle Fluid Technologies’ Jacob Fortmeyer shares advantages, considerations and important equipment features for the UV-LED curing process.  
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Powder Coating

Rework and Recoating Powder

Powder coating rework requires more than just recoating the part. Products Finishing columnist and powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert discusses proper steps that should be taken to ensure a quality finish. 
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Finishing activity contracted again in January, Closing at 45.5

Finishing activity has shown encouraging signs the past two months, the longest ‘stretch’ since starting to contract in April 2023.
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Liquid Coating

Changing From Liquid to Powder Coating

Will the powder coating perform better than your liquid system? Products Finishing columnist Rodger Talbert discusses considerations you should consider when making the switch.
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Electroplating

3 Tests to Ensure Parts are Clean Prior to Plating

Making sure that all of the pre-processing fluids are removed prior to plating is not as simple as it seems. Rich Held of Haviland Products outlines three tests that can help verify that your parts are clean.
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Electrocoating

10 Ecoat Best Practices

Following this list of guidelines can help to increase the performance, cost effectiveness and quality for your ecoat operation. 
#asktheexpert