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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.
Read MorePowder Coating: Transforming the Automobile Industry and Beyond
Henry Ford once said, “You can have a Model-T in any color you want.
Read MorePowder Coating Sets the Pace with Recumbent Bicycle Company
BikeE Corporation is revolutionizing the bicycle business, and powder coating is helping make it possible.
Read MoreIt’s a Family Affair
Joanne Marozza is the NAMF President, but that is only one facet of this busy woman's life...
Read MoreBuilding 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...
Read MorePutting Coatings to the Test
A comparison of two effective approaches to accelerated weathering and light stability testing...
Read MoreReality 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.
Read MoreApplication 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.
Read MoreMulti-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.
Read MoreMining 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...
Read MoreBasics of Power Brush Selection
Tips on how to choose the right brush for the right application...
Read MoreGuitar 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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