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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.
Read MoreEducation, 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.
WatchERP for Finishing Companies
Robert (Bobby) Haggard, consultant for TrinSoft LLC, discusses the growing need for all-inclusive ERP solutions for finishing operations.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MorePowder Coat MDF for an Enviable Finished Product
Cabinet maker says powder coating on wood offers more benefits.
Read MoreHow to Avoid Mud Cracking
Julie Holmquist of Cortec Corporation discusses ways to avoid mud cracking defects when applying anticorrosion coatings.
Read MoreHow 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.
Read MorePretreatment for Painting
Better adhesion, enhanced corrosion and blister resistance, and reduced coating-part interactions make pretreatment a must.
Read MorePreventing 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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