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Powder Coating

Battle for CARC Powder Coating

Sherwin-Williams and PPG were awarded research grants by the Department of Defense in June 2012 to develop a zero-volatile organic compound, zero-hazardous air pollutant exterior topcoat to replace the military’s current generation of liquid-applied chemical agent resistant coatings (CARC) by 2015.

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Titan Metal Fabricators, De Dietrich Process Systems Open Joint Venture China Manufacturing Facility

  Titan Metal Fabricators Co., Ltd. celebrated its official grand opening on December 12 in the Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China.

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Artistic Plating is Now Advanced Plating Technologies

Owners say that over the past decade the shop has been undergoing significant changes in finishing capabilities, markets serviced and strategic focus.

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CCAI Donates to Red Cross Relief Fund to Help Central Illinois Tornado Victims

Donation is coming through a crowd sourcing fundraising site in partnership with FABTECH sponsors and exhibitors.

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Selective Brush Plating a Tin-Zinc Alloy for Sacrificial Corrosion Protection

A tin-zinc selective brush plated coating has been developed to provide sacrificial corrosion protection without the use of toxic chemicals.

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First Time’s the Charm for Powder Coating Integrator

Newcomer Sustainable Technology Solutions teams with trusted vendors on first install for Hartzell Air Movement

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Electroplating

NASF: OSHA Proposes New Workplace Exposure Standard for Respirable Crystalline Silica

Proposed rule would establish a new PEL of 50 μg/m3 with an action level 25 μg/m3 calculated as an eight-hour time-weighted average for general industry, half of the current standard

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Anodizing

Anodizing that Withstands H2O2 Cleaning

Testing color anodized finishes in hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization.

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When Plating Meets the Jet Set

Houston plater specializes in finishing private aircraft interiors; company offers more than 130 standard finishes and unlimited custom-matching capabilities.

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Electroplating

Waterborne Symposium 2014 Announces Program

The event kicks off with the Short Courses from February 24 – 25, followed by the Technology Showcase Exhibit Hall from February 25 – 27.

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Anodizing

AAC Announce its Level 1 Workshop for 2014

This day long program is packed with anodizing information for those new to the industry, or those who want a refresher course on the basics.

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masking

NASF: OSHA’s GHS HazCom Rule

OSHA’s implementation of the Globally Harmonized System deadline for the first round of regulations fell on Dec. 1, 2013.

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