Creating the Right Lab Environment for ISO 16232 Analysis
When a new product is required to meet a minimum level of “clean” on a consistent basis, your existing quality lab environment may not be sufficient in its current state. Find out how to create the best test lab for these applications.
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AkzoNobel Opens World-First Testing Facility for Wind Turbine Blades
AkzoNobel's state-of-the-art wind turbine blade testing site simulates extreme weather and runs high-speed tests, driving innovation in protective coatings.
Read MoreHenkel Presents Cleaner and Coater Technology
Henkel's white paper details a one-step cleaner and coater technology for metal pretreatment, reducing process steps, energy use, and water consumption.
Read MoreHenkel Opens Second Application Center in North Vietnam
Henkel launches a new application center in North Vietnam to enhance support for sports and fashion brands in Asia-Pacific and Greater China.
Read MoreRegistration Open for IHEA 2024 Fall Seminars in South Carolina
Attend IHEA's Combustion and Safety Standards Seminars to learn from industry experts, connect with peers and receive an overview of the NFPA 86 standard.
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Guyson Corporation Introduces the 201T AR Mini Wheel Blast Machine
The Guyson 201T AR Mini, a single-phase power blast machine, provides consistent, repeatable results with advanced features and a compact design.
Read MoreOptiSpray All-in-One Innovative Powder Application Pump
Gema USA introduces the OptiSpray All-in-One pump, combining SIT dense phase delivery and electrostatics for improved powder coating performance.
Read MoreOptiCenter All-in-One OC11 Innovative Powder Center
Gema USA's OC11 Powder Center enables ultra-fast color changes with dual OptiSpeeder hoppers and OptiSpray All-in-One pump technology.
Read MoreA Graphene-Enhanced Anti-Corrosion Chemical Additive
G2D NanoCORR product improves anti-corrosion performance with lower chemical dosage and makes paint production more sustainable.
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Products Finishing Reveals 2024 Qualifying Top Shops
PF reveals the qualifying shops in its annual Top Shops Benchmarking Survey — a program designed to offer shops insights into their overall performance in the industry.
Read MoreSuccessful South African Plater Beating the Odds
Remaining focused on quality and reliability, Team Plating Works stays profitable in a volatile and challenging economy.
Read More3-Stage Versus 5-Stage Washers
Columnist Rodger Talbert explains the difference between a five-stage washer and a three-stage washer, and how one provides better corrosion protection over the other.
Read MoreTop Shop Tops Turnaround Times
With customer service experience in his background, this powder coater started his shop on a whim and has grown the business by keeping clients’ needs at the forefront.
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A ‘Clean’ Agenda Offers Unique Presentations in Chicago
The 2024 Parts Cleaning Conference, co-located with the International Manufacturing Technology Show, includes presentations by several speakers who are new to the conference and topics that have not been covered in past editions of this event.
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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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Finishing Activity: Overall Finishing Activity Contracted a Bit Faster in May, Closing at 46.5
Finishing activity, which slowed contraction each month of 2024 until leveling off in April, contracted faster in May for the first time since November 2023. Some degree of softening is seen across manufacturing segments, perhaps due to lingering concerns about interest rates and inflation.
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NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #122: Electrochemical Approaches to Treatment of PFAS in Plating Wastewater - 12th Quarterly Report
This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the 12th quarter of project work (October – December 2023) at the University of Georgia. In our previous report, we described our work on performance and effect of surface fluorinated Ti4O7 anodes on PFAS degradation in reactive electrochemical membrane (REM) mode. This quarter, our experiments involved utilizing porous Ti4O7 plates serving both as anodes and membranes. Tests compared pristine and F-18.6 Ti4O7 anodes at current densities of 10 mA/cm2 and 40 mA/cm2. This 12th quarterly report discusses the mechanisms of the effects on EO performance by anode surface fluorination.
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Soak In the Benefits of Wet Blasting for Coatings Prep
With advantages over dry blasting such as cleaner parts, more consistent finishes, a cleaner work environment, a higher level of process control and the ability to automate, wet blasting has virtually no limitations when used for coatings preparation.
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Finishing Activity Closing at 47.7 for the Second Month in a Row
After slowing contraction for each of four months straight, Finishing activity leveled off in April. The scenario is similar across manufacturing segments, perhaps reflecting increased conservatism as interest rates and inflation fail to come down.
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Fundamentals
- Understanding and Managing White Spots on Anodized Aluminum
- How to Maximize Nickel Plating Performance
- Prevent Plating Problems with Critical Inspections
- How to Build a Powder Coating Brand
- Choosing the Right Powder Booth Technology
- Installing an Ecoat Line
- Understanding PEO Coatings
- Powder Coatings vs Energy-Cure Coatings
- Can You Afford to Not Use Custom Masking?
- Manufacturing Madness: When to Speed It Up and When to Slow it Down
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Dirt in the Powder Coated Film
Rodger Talbert shares how to identify dirt showing up on powder-coated film and where it comes from.
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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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Proper Chemical Handling for Plating
Every year, improper chemical handling in industrial environments leads to injury and significant financial loss. Read about how to stay safe.
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Podcast/Videos
Episode 45: An Interview with Chandler Mancuso, MacDermid Envio Solutions
Chandler Mancuso, technical director with MacDermid Envio discusses updating your wastewater treatment system and implementing materials recycling solutions to increase efficiencies, control costs and reduce environmental impact.
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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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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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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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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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