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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.

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Automated Electroplating Systems

Simultaneous engineering reduces energy and resource consumption.

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Electroplating

Nickel Electroplating

Applications, plating solutions, brighteners, good operating practices and troubleshooting.

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The 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. 

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Conversion Coatings: Phosphate vs. Zirconium

Both phosphate-based and zirconium coatings have their advantages, but zirconium is fast becoming the pretreatment of choice.

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Copper Plating on Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys

How can I plate copper on aluminum?

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Understanding Infrared Line-of-Sight

Marty Sawyer of Trimac Industrial Systems offers insights into using infrared to accelerate your powder coating curing operations.

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How 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.

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How 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.

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Wastewater Compliance and Sustainability

A brief overview of compliance and sustainability considerations for effective wastewater treatment for finishing operations.

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