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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Total Finishing Solutions Hires Sales Representative for Utah
Joel McIlvain brings 20-plus years of experience from a sister industry selling fasteners and MRO supplies to the Total Finishing Solutions’ team.
Sames North America Opens Powder Lab
Sames North America opened the powder lab to provide a platform to highlight its powder applications to customers.
AkzoNobel Invests in Coatings Technology to Support Beverage Can Industry
AkzoNobel’s two products in its Accelstyle range and building of a production plant in Spain aim to support the beverage can industry while shifts between materials.
Is Your Time Being “Virtually Eliminated”?
A few antidotes for those longing for the good old days (pre-2020)
NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #121: Development of a Sustainability Metrics System and a Technical Solution Method for Sustainable Metal Finishing - 14th Quarterly Report
This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the 14th quarter of project work (July-September 2023) at Wayne State University in Detroit.
#nasf #sustainability #measurement-testing
Automation Service Provides Robotic Solutions for Metalworking Businesses
Walter Surface Technologies has expanded its automation and robotic solutions for industrial manufacturers.
Dry Film Thickness Gage for Ferrous, Nonferrous Substrates
The byko-test 9500 replaces the byko-test 8500 series, providing a dry film thickness gauge for ferrous and nonferrous substrates.
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Controlling Zinc and Manganese Phosphate Baths
Phosphate baths have become more complex. Understanding some of the key features of these baths and how they can influence finished coating is important.
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Low-Energy Powder Coating Helps Reduce Energy Consumption
Interpon D1036 Low-E cures at temperatures 30◦C lower than traditional powder coatings.
October Marks Seven Months of Finishing Activity Contraction
Finishing activity contracted again in October, closing at 44.4, exactly the same as September.
Attentive Employees Support Large Customer Base
As a Products Finishing Top Shop, this company’s success with offering a variety of finishing services would not be possible without its employee dedication and the pride that’s been instilled in them to produce quality products for its long list of customers.
#management #topshops #workforce development
ChemQuest Adds Director for EMEA Region
Wayne Daniell will be fulfilling the role of director for the EMEA at ChemQuest.
CCAI Finishing Education Foundation Receives Grant From PPG Foundation
CCAI FEF received a grant from the PPG Foundation to support its summer camp initiative.
#education
ERP Provider Demonstrates Streamlined Installation
Steelhead Technologies claims 36-hour ERP deployment sets new industry standard.
#Industry 4.0
Linetec Hires Client Development Manager
Linetec welcomes Aaron du Point as a client development manager.
Modular Components for Scalable Plant Engineering in the Paint Shop
There are multiple advantages to the process, including minimizing the use of environmentally harmful chemicals and reducing the cost of wastewater treatment.
MacDermid Enthone Hosts Mexico Sustainability Summit
MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions showcases its commitment to promoting sustainable solutions in surface finishing and wastewater treatment.
#sustainability
Uyemura Names Six Sigma Graduates
Six Sigma certification demonstrates understanding of statistical analysis, problem-solving and project management.
Optimizing Your Liquid Electrostatic System
For your electrostatic process to work consistently, there are three primary items to check: voltage at the applicator, part grounding, and compatibility of the coating material. John Owed of Carlisle Fluid Technologies walks you through the process.
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