Innovation in Plating on Plastic
Plating on advanced plastics solution offers improved adhesion, temperature resistance and cost savings.
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Veteran-Owned Metal Finishing Company Recognized
Andrew Kossowski recognized as the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2024 State of Florida Veteran Business Owner of the Year.
Read MoreCleaning Technology Manufacturer Opens US Branch
The new branch in Georgia will be overseen by Vic Williams, who takes advantage of his 32 years of technical/sales experience in the industrial and textile cleaning industry.
Read MoreWomen in Manufacturing Association 4th Annual Moms in MFG Virtual Conference
Event brings together manufacturing professionals with dual responsibilities of career and caregiving.
Read MorePolychem Moves to New Production Facility
Polychem Powder Coatings has moved into a new production facility in Gainesville, Texas.
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EcoGun Manual Electrostatic Spray Guns for Efficiency
The EcoGun AS MAN DC/EC is a more sustainable way of painting, reducing overspray by about 40%.
Read MoreExplosion-Proof Collaborative Paint Robot
FANUC America’s explosion-proof paint cobot is designed for industrial painting, coating, powder and fiberglass reinforced plastic applications.
Read MoreOven System Wins Pace Award
The EcoInCure is designed to cure complex car bodies with superior paint quality faster and more efficiently than conventional ovens.
Read MoreTergo Cleaning Fluids for Batch Cleaning
These solvents offer safe and sustainable alternatives, characterized by low global warming potentials (GWPs), low volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and zero ozone depletion potentials (ODPs).
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EN and the Rise of the Electric Vehicle
Implications and Applications for Electroless Nickel
Read MoreWorkforce Education is Never Finished
Educational initiatives in the industry offer training/learning opportunities for professionals who are entering the industry to seasoned employees as well as introductory programs for high school and college students.
Read MoreTorque Tension Modifiers
Matt Schario of Columbia Chemical discusses the principles of torque tension and why it is a concern for platers who coat fasteners.
Read MoreTrends in Plating on Plastic
As plastics have become more ubiquitous, the demand for metal plating of plastics has increased.
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The SUR/FIN 2024 Technical Program: Capturing the Flavor
The NASF SUR/FIN 2024 Technical Advisory Committee has organized a program covering the latest in technology in our industry. The program consists of 65 presentations over 12 sessions, covering the latest in the many segments of the surface finishing field. What follows is a sampling of the presentations in each of the 12 sessions, capturing the flavor of the offerings available at SUR/FIN 2024
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TTX Environmental Solves Customer Issue with Electro-Ceramic Desalination Wastewater Processing
Electroplating facility without access to a drainage system found a safe solution for wastewater treatment and reuse.
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Videos: 40 Under 40 Class of 2024
In these uncertain times, it is refreshing to hear from and learn about young talent in the surface finishing industry who are striving to make a difference within their organizations and the industry as a whole.
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Connect, Collaborate and Contribute to the Industry at SUR/FIN 2024
Atlanta, Georgia, is the home to this year’s NASF SUR/FIN conference and trade show.
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Top Shop’s Journey to Building a Unique Brand
Since this new Ohio plater took over the space and assets of a former plating business, it is intentional about setting itself apart from prior ownership.
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Sustainability, Electrification and Mobility
Industry events like ECOAT are good indicators of the trends that are top of mind for those in manufacturing.
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Fundamentals
- Understanding and Managing White Spots on Anodized Aluminum
- How to Maximize Nickel Plating Performance
- How to Build a Powder Coating Brand
- Choosing the Right Powder Booth Technology
- Prevent Plating Problems with Critical Inspections
- Installing an Ecoat Line
- Understanding PEO Coatings
- When to Introduce Automation Into Your Finishing System
- Education, Networking, Insights at 2023 Parts Cleaning Conference
- Powder Coatings vs Energy-Cure Coatings
Experts
Film Thickness Control
Have a powder coating job that requires precise film thickness control? Products Finishing columnist Rodger Talbert offers advice controlling the variables that can impact your success.
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Powder Coating Aluminium Adhesion Failure
PF columnist Rodger Talbert offers advice for mitigating adhesion failure of powder coating on aluminum parts.
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Reducing VOCs
Coating materials (paint and solvent) are one of the most significant sources of VOC generation. John Owed of Carlisle Fluid Technologies offers advice for reducing VOC consumption.
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Podcast/Videos
Episode 43: Unpacking Paint Expo 2024
Products Finishing recaps observations from Paint Expo 2024 in Karlsruhe, Germany.
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Vacuum Degreaser Cleans Up a Messy Situation
By replacing its immersion parts washer with a vacuum degreasing system, this machine shop is much more efficient, saving the company money, man hours and the health of the operators.
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Episode 42: An Interview with Robin Deal, Hubbard-Hall
Hubbard-Hall wastewater treatment specialist Robin Deal discusses the latest trends in wastewater management.
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Episode 41: An Interview with Holly Gottfredson, Finishing Dynamics, American Metalcraft Inc.
On the Line explores gender roles in manufacturing and finishing, and the importance of education in fostering a workforce for the future of the industry.
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Episode 40: On The Line Discusses Industry Trends, Year Ahead
To celebrate the 40th installment of Products Finishing’s On the Line column and podcast, the PF crew sat down to discuss industry trends and initiatives.
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Episode 39: Expediting ERP Software Deployments
Products Finishing learns about a recent manufacturing software deployment by Steelhead Technologies that was completed in record time for A1 Paint, Powder and Sandblasting.
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