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Testing for Effectiveness of Aluminum Sheet Cleaning

Question: We are currently using a dyne solution as well as water break test to determine the effectiveness of our aluminum sheet cleaning.

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Powder Coating: Transforming the Automobile Industry and Beyond

Henry Ford once said, “You can have a Model-T in any color you want.

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Powder Coating Sets the Pace with Recumbent Bicycle Company

BikeE Corporation is revolutionizing the bicycle business, and powder coating is helping make it possible.

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It’s a Family Affair

Joanne Marozza is the NAMF President, but that is only one facet of this busy woman's life...  

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Building a Custom Rack

A rack is a rack is a rack. Not so at Cornerstone Rack and Tooling, where each rack is specifically designed and engineered for its application...  

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Putting Coatings to the Test

A comparison of two effective approaches to accelerated weathering and light stability testing...

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Reality Check: Small Town Appeal

For my story, “Mining for Efficiency,” I traveled to Garner, Iowa, a small town populated by just over 3,000 people.

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Application Variables for Powder Coating Systems

Introduction Despite the effect of several years of worldwide economic slowdown, the powder coating industry continues to grow in North America with an average annual rate (in pounds produced) of 12 to 15 percent.

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Multi-Color Finishes

Question: Way, way back, about 30+ years, I remember that there was a coating that when sprayed resulted in a “multicolor” spatter finish.

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Mining for Efficiency

Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. develops service vehicles and material handling systems for a variety of industries. Recently, IMT made some changes to its paint booth filtration system that resulted in a cost savings of 68%. Here's how the company pulled it off...

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Basics of Power Brush Selection

Tips on how to choose the right brush for the right application...

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Guitar Finishes that Strike a Chord with Buyers

Fender, the world-famous maker of fine electric and acoustic guitars, uses special coatings to enhance the look and feel of guitars...

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