80 Years Helping Finishers
Our readers share how Products Finishing has helped their careers as the magazine celebrates its 80th year covering the finishing industry.
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Top Surface Finishing Innovations of 2016
We look back at the industry’s top new products and services for the past year.
Made in Eastern Iowa: Ideal Industries Makes, Powder Coats Products
Manufacturer, powder coater featured in television station's KCRG "Made In Eastern Iowa" segment that focuses on manufacturing.
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Axalta Coating Systems Opens Powder Coating Learning and Development Center
Facility serves Axalta’s customers as well as those interested in learning more about powder coatings or advancing their application skills; classes are available in both English and Spanish.
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John Cole Named UM-Dearborn 2016 CECS Alumnus of the Year
See the VIDEO; Cole has won both the State of Michigan’s Professional Engineers in Industry “Outstanding Engineering Award” and the Detroit Metro Chapter’s “Engineer of the Year” award.
Aqueous Cleaning Solutions Drive Safety and Profitability
The change to technologically advanced, environmentally friendly cleaning solutions can support a safer, more sustainable and more profitable workplace.
#sustainability #regulation
Ultrasonic Technology Takes Tool Cutter beyond the Same Old Grind
New agitation pre-cleaner helps remove more oil and dirt while shortening cycle time.
Parts Cleaning: The Basics of Bases and Acids
Small changes in the pH of a cleaning bath can make the difference in achieving effective cleaning.
#basics
Powder Coating Clinic: Avoiding Rust on Parts
Q. We apply lighter colors of powder to our ticket machines for parking lots.
Powder Coating Clinic: Masking for Logo Design
Q. We are powder coating stainless steel water bottles for our company. For our logo, we would like to use a vinyl sticker or decal before powder coating. After the coating is applied, we want to peel the vinyl off to achieve a stainless steel logo effect, so we need some kind of temperature-resistant vinyl. Any suggestions?
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