Masking Solutions for Medical Applications
This article from Custom Fabricating & Supplies answers the question about how to break into the medical market with the masking process.
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Stockmeier Group Acquires Dutch Distributor Vesta Chemicals
Vesta’s complementary portfolio completes Stockmeier’s range specialty chemicals, from polymerization initiators to inhibitors.
Read MoreDürr Painting Robot Equips Audi EV Topcoat Line
Dürr has produced its 18,000th robot, equipped with several innovations, for painting the interior and exterior of the Audi Q6 e-tron series.
Read MoreAxalta Partners With Solera for Vehicle Life Cycle Management
Through the Solera Sustainable Estimatics platform, Axalta provides the products, tools and resources to help refinish customers reduce their environmental impact.
Read MoreAkzoNobel Powder Coating Site Earns Automotive Certification
The company’s largest powder coatings facility, based in Como, Italy, is recognized for continuous improvement and high product quality and customer satisfaction.
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Liquid Nozzle for Spray Applications in Tight Quarters
Producing a deflected flat fan pattern, this spray nozzle provides a consistent spray for precise coverage in close quarters.
Read MoreEcoGun 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.
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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.
WatchInnovation in Plating on Plastic
Plating on advanced plastics solution offers improved adhesion, temperature resistance and cost savings.
Read MoreVacuum 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.
WatchEN and the Rise of the Electric Vehicle
Implications and Applications for Electroless Nickel
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Finishing Activity: March closed at 47.7, Up 1.6 from February’s 46.1
March’s 47.7 marks a full quarter of slowed monthly contraction.
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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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NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #122: Electrochemical Approaches to Treatment of PFAS in Plating Wastewater - 11th Quarterly Report
In our last report, we described the performance and effect of surface fluorinated Ti4O7 anodes on PFAS degradation in a batch reactor operation mode. In this report, we will discuss the effect of surface fluorinated Ti4O7 anodes on PFAS degradation in a reactive electrochemical membrane (REM) operation mode.
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Torque Tension Modifiers
Matt Schario of Columbia Chemical discusses the principles of torque tension and why it is a concern for platers who coat fasteners.
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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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Workforce 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.
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- Choosing the Right Powder Booth Technology
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Trends in Plating on Plastic
As plastics have become more ubiquitous, the demand for metal plating of plastics has increased.
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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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Episode 44: Metal Finishing Legislative Day
Products Finishing recently attended the Metal Finishing Association of California's annual legislation day event, which provides a forum for finishing operations in the state to voice their concerns to government officials. In this installment of On the Line, we learn more about the initiative and the key issues for California-based finishers.
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Episode 43: Unpacking Paint Expo 2024
Products Finishing recaps observations from Paint Expo 2024 in Karlsruhe, Germany.
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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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