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Shedding Light on Surface Inspection
State-of-the-art reflector-based lighting system improves luminosity and ergonomics for surface inspection tasks while reducing energy usage.
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Masking Solutions Provider CFS Dramatically Expands Capabilities and Capacity
Custom Fabrication & Supplies (CFS) completed a new plant expansion packing 10 times the capacity into twice the space. It dramatically enhances the supplier’s custom capabilities to provide extremely precise and cost-effective masking solutions.
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Reducing Contamination in Your Finishing Application
Justin Hooper of Carlisle Fluid Technologies offers insights for mitigating defects when using 2K urethane paint.
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Aromatic Thermosetting Copolyester: Many Forms, Many Uses
As a coating or additive, unique polymer improves bearing wear, protects metals from corrosion under extreme conditions.
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Attention to Measurement
English vs. Metric — which should you use? Ron Kinne of Haviland Enterprises Inc. explains why you need a firm understanding of both for measuring various aspects of plating processes.
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What Every Great Leadership Team Has
Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.
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Conveyors and Paint Systems
Choosing the right conveyor system, coating technology, and ancillary equipment.
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Top Shop Leader Focuses on Its People as Key to Success
Twin Cities job shop, Avtec, was named a Top Shop for the third time in 2022, due in no small part to its commitment not only to the work it produces but to those who produce it — its employees.
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Understanding and Managing White Spots on Anodized Aluminum
Having trouble with spotting defects when anodizing? Taj Patel of Techevon LLC offers a helpful overview of the various causes of white spots and potential solutions.
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Finishing Activity Ended February Up 1.7 Points vs. January
The improved start to 2023 carried into February which closed at 51.3 compared to January’s index of 49.6.
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How to Maximize Nickel Plating Performance
The advantages of boric acid-free nickel plating include allowing manufacturers who utilize nickel plating to keep up the ever-changing regulatory policies and support sustainability efforts.
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Celebrating Powder Coating
Products Finishing reflects on Powder Coating Week 2023 and the importance of powder coating in the finishing industry.
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