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Touch-up Options for Powder Coated Parts
Is it true that powder coating cannot be touched up? Powder coating expert Rodger Talbert offers options for powder coating touch-ups.
Read MoreAutomated Electroplating Systems
Simultaneous engineering reduces energy and resource consumption.
Read MoreNickel Electroplating
Applications, plating solutions, brighteners, good operating practices and troubleshooting.
Read MoreThe Powder Coating Process
Powder coating is one of the most durable finishes that can be applied to industrial manufactured products, and offers excellent corrosion protection and is very safe because of its lack of volatile organic compounds. To understand the powder coating process you should start with the fundamentals.
WatchConversion Coatings: Phosphate vs. Zirconium
Both phosphate-based and zirconium coatings have their advantages, but zirconium is fast becoming the pretreatment of choice.
Read MoreUnderstanding Infrared Line-of-Sight
Marty Sawyer of Trimac Industrial Systems offers insights into using infrared to accelerate your powder coating curing operations.
Read MoreHow to Find a Job in the Finishing Industry
The time is ripe to find a great job in the finishing industry. Here are some resources and training opportunities that may aid you in your search.
Read MoreHow to Reduce Overspray in a Paint Booth
Accudraft’s Jeremy Winters shares the best way on how to reduce overspray in a paint booth, from spray techniques to equipment set up. His knowledge comes from 18 years of painting in collision and multiple certifications.
Read MoreWastewater Compliance and Sustainability
A brief overview of compliance and sustainability considerations for effective wastewater treatment for finishing operations.
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