Calculating the Cost of Powder Coating
How can you calculate the cost of powder coating a component if you only know its surface area? Powder coating expert Rodger Talbert has the answer.
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Education, Networking, Insights at 2023 Parts Cleaning Conference
Attend the Parts Cleaning Conference in Cleveland, Ohio on April 19th, 2023, for a comprehensive look into all things having to do with cleaning technology.
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ERP for Finishing Companies
Robert (Bobby) Haggard, consultant for TrinSoft LLC, discusses the growing need for all-inclusive ERP solutions for finishing operations.
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When to Introduce Automation Into Your Finishing System
Looking to increase productivity for your liquid coating operation? John Owed of Carlisle Fluid Technologies provides examples of how automation can help improve quality and efficiency for paint spray equipment.
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Powder Coat MDF for an Enviable Finished Product
Cabinet maker says powder coating on wood offers more benefits.
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How to Avoid Mud Cracking
Julie Holmquist of Cortec Corporation discusses ways to avoid mud cracking defects when applying anticorrosion coatings.
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How to Choose the Right Coating for Fasteners
Choosing the proper coating for fasteners can help with performance by improving durability and lifespan. In this helpful Ask the Expert article, Mark Schario of Columbia Chemical offers advice for choosing the right fastener coatings.
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Pretreatment for Painting
Better adhesion, enhanced corrosion and blister resistance, and reduced coating-part interactions make pretreatment a must.
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Preventing Anodizing Cathodes from Turning Red
While the red color may not be desirable, anodizing expert Drew Nosti says it poses no particular problem to a successful anodizing process.
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Deoxidizing Aluminum as a Pretreatment
This important first step can help prepare the metal for subsequent surface finishing.
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Cleaning, Pretreatment to Meet Medical Specs ISO 13485 or FDA 21 CFR820
Maximilian Kessler from SurTec explains new practices for industrial parts cleaning, metal pretreatment and decorative electroplating in the medical device industry.
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Choosing and Troubleshooting Copper Electroplating Processes
Learn more on this inexpensive and highly efficient process.
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Proper Testing of a Powder Coat Finish
Manufacturer shows how it performs extensive tests on powder coated medical carts.
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Improving Transfer Efficiencies in Coating Operations
There are many methods for addressing electrostatic grounding in metal painting processes, and Tim Ulshafer from Mueller Electric says the best method for your process is a simple and worthwhile exercise.
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Fixing Corrosion Between Anodized Aluminum and Steel
Anne Deacon Juhl, Ph.D., with AluConsult, says Galvanic corrosion is due to an electrical contact with a more noble metal or a nonmetallic conductor in a conductive environment.
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In-House Blackening of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals
Process satisfies customers’ shipping requirements while meeting stricter water regulations in times of drought.
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How to Keep Your Paint Booth In Peak Condition
Proper cleaning and maintenance are crucial for keeping your finishing equipment running optimally. Bill Day of Global Finishing Solutions discusses 5 ways to keep your paint booth clean and operating efficiently.
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Polishing vs. Buffing: What's the Difference?
Is polishing the same as buffing? Mechanical finishing expert, Pat Wenino, explains the differences between the two processes.
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Coating Systems with the Best Long-Term Performance
The best protection against corrosion and UV exposure, says Axalta’s Mike Withers, is electrocoat and a super durable powder coating.
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