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basics

Calculating the Cost of Powder Coating

How can you calculate the cost of powder coating a component if you only know its surface area? Powder coating expert Rodger Talbert has the answer.

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Parts Cleaning

Education, Networking, Insights at 2023 Parts Cleaning Conference

Attend the Parts Cleaning Conference in Cleveland, Ohio on April 19th, 2023, for a comprehensive look into all things having to do with cleaning technology.

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ERP for Finishing Companies

Robert (Bobby) Haggard, consultant for TrinSoft LLC, discusses the growing need for all-inclusive ERP solutions for finishing operations.

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When to Introduce Automation Into Your Finishing System

Looking to increase productivity for your liquid coating operation? John Owed of Carlisle Fluid Technologies provides examples of how automation can help improve quality and efficiency for paint spray equipment.

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Electroplating

Zinc Electroplating

Choosing the best process for your operation.

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Parts Cleaning

Powder Coat MDF for an Enviable Finished Product

Cabinet maker says powder coating on wood offers more benefits.

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Liquid Coating

How to Avoid Mud Cracking

Julie Holmquist of Cortec Corporation discusses ways to avoid mud cracking defects when applying anticorrosion coatings.

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How to Choose the Right Coating for Fasteners

Choosing the proper coating for fasteners can help with performance by improving durability and lifespan. In this helpful Ask the Expert article, Mark Schario of Columbia Chemical offers advice for choosing the right fastener coatings.

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Pretreatment for Painting

Better adhesion, enhanced corrosion and blister resistance, and reduced coating-part interactions make pretreatment a must.

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Anodizing

Preventing Anodizing Cathodes from Turning Red

While the red color may not be desirable, anodizing expert Drew Nosti says it poses no particular problem to a successful anodizing process.

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