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Energy-Curable Coatings in the Metal and Coil Industries
Coatings must be cured properly with strict adherence to the specifications provided by the coatings manufacturer for optimal protection performance and aesthetics.
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Powder’s Advantages and Advancements for Automotive
Learn about powder coating’s advantages over liquid in the automotive industry as well as its advancements in this segment.
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Episode 52: An Interview With John Clark, E & J Parts Cleaning
John Clark, president of E & J Parts Cleaning Inc., discusses continuous improvement pursuits including adding automated vacuum degreaser capabilities and implementing a paperless ERP system.
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Preparing for Potential Supply Chain Disruptions
Supply chain disruptions are inevitable. Therefore, planning for them is a smart tactic for manufacturing business owners.
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Finishing Index Rises Again to 46.4
Broad-based growth across components contributes to encouraging close to 2024.
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Cobot Enters Paint Industry With Safety at the Forefront
This collaborative robot is the first explosion-proof solution for the powder coating and paint arena that meets the U.S.’ stringent safety requirements. Its lead-through teach programming and tablet control are especially appealing to small shops with little proficiency in robotics.
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Top Shop Concentrates on Automating Processes for Automotive Plating
This well-established zinc and zinc-nickel plater covers “auto” in more than one way. Automotive jobs consist of 75-80% of this surface finisher’s work, while the team continuously seeks ways to implement automation.
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Electroless Nickel Gets a 24/7 Helpline
A new helpline developed by Surface Technology Inc. provides EN finishers with troubleshooting and technical support in real time.
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Episode 51: An Interview With Derek DeGeest, DeGeest Corp. and Lesta USA
In the latest installment of On the Line, PF catches up with DeGeest to discuss trends in finishing automation, workforce and succession planning, and addressing the challenges of implementing new technology.
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Two Decades of "Never Finished"
Join the Products Finishing team as we celebrate Matt Kirchner’s 20 years with us!
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Twenty Years of "Never Finished"
Celebrating two decades of writing the “Never Finished” column, longtime PF contributor Matt Kirchner reflects on the top 20 that have stood out to him the most.
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Celebrating Surface Finishing
Products Finishing looks ahead to 2025 programs to recognize and inspire the industry.
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