Single Stage Topcoat Delivers Consistent, Colorful Finishes
The 858 Series Skyscapes from Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings comes in multiple gloss levels.
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Coatmaster Expands Its Reach With Coatmaster Europe
Coatmaster has established Coatmaster Europe in Gottmadingen, Germany.
The AES Monthly Review: Volume 1, Number 1 (June 1914) Back to the Beginning
The American Electroplaters’ Society with Introduction by James H. Lindsay, NASF Technical Editor, Fenton, Michigan, USA.
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Examining Metallic Fastener Finishes: Performance Factors and Future Trends
A paper* based on a presentation given at NASF SUR/FIN 2023 (Cleveland, Ohio)
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NADCAP Shop Digitizes to Eliminate Paper Trail
Customizable ERP software has transformed a 27-year-old manual metal finishing job shop into a state-of-the-art paperless company with full digital traceability in about 10 months.
#aerospace #military
Industrial Finishing Safety Seminar Heads to Minnesota
This seminar held April 24-25, 2024, provides valuable information for everyone involved in industrial finishing operations.
Bio-Based Alternative to Traditional Rust Preventive Oils
EcoLine 3690 from Cortec is a bio-based alternative for rust prevention, containing 72% USDA certified biobased content.
Episode 38: On the Line — Looking Back on 2023
PF’s On the Line discusses some of the issues that were top of mind for industry during the past year.
#workforce development #regulation #automotive
Partners Drive AkzoNobel’s Initiative for Carbon Footprint Reduction
Launched in 2019, Paint the Future is AkzoNobel’s global collaborative initiative to accelerate, test, launch and scale ideas and solutions for the paints and coatings industry.
Automated Production Cells Comes in 3 Standard Configurations
The Coating Machine comes in three different configurations while enabling enough freedom to fit customer specific needs.
AMPP Launches Campaign to Support EMERG Student Outreach Initiatives
The campaign empowers and supports the AMPP EMERG Student Outreach Program through various programs, including scholarships, workforce development programs and more.
Advantages to Pumped Eductor Agitation
Not all agitation methods are created equally. Pumped agitation with eductor nozzles can improve process tanks and quickly show a reduction in operating costs while keeping staff safe, following environmental legislation and preventing pollution.
#sustainability
5 Things to Know About XRF Calibration
The proactive approach of validating measurement performance and calibrating only as often as necessary improves quality, consistency and reduces costs.
#asktheexpert #measurement-testing
Henkel Adhesive Technologies Presents Solvent- and Chromium-free Pretreatment
Henkel has expanded its production capacities in Spain, adding solvent- and chromium-free innovations for the pretreatment of metals in coating plants.
Asahi Kasei Expands Coating Capacity for Lithium-Ion Battery Separators
Asahi Kasei is expanding its capacity for coating Hipore lithium-ion battery separators.
In Memorium: Eduardo Moussali, Vitracoat Inc.
Vitracoat owner Eduardo Moussali passed away September 17th, 2023.
Sames North America Names Regional Manager
Courtney Pfortmiller has been hired by Sames North America as a regional manager for the southwest region.
Faster Air Drying Primer Saves Body Shops Time, Energy
PPG's DP7000 Air Dry Primer can help save time and energy in the automotive refinish market in the EMEA region.
Recoating Best Practices
Powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert offers advice for recoating successfully without excess orange peel or inconsistent gloss.
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Troubleshooting 5 Common Racking Problems for Platers
Being aware of usual issues that might occur during the plating process will prepare platers by helping them know how to avoid them all together or how to fix them if they happen.
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