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Parts Cleaning

Q&A: Removing Buffing Compound

Readers says they hand-wipe clean using solvent then electroclean, but what is the best way to remove the buffing compound?

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Electrocoating

Q&A: Removing Emulsified Oils from Cleaner

A reader asks: How can we remove the emulsified oils before painting shelving?

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Anodizing

Q&A: Hard-To-Buff Silver Deposit

A Reader asks: Do you have suggestions for resolving an issue with silver-plated deposits that are difficult to polish and buff?

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Kirchner's "Scoreboard" Finds Its Way On Shop Walls

Max Coatings owner "borrows" Kirchner's "Plant Performance Goals" scoresheet

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Parts Cleaning

Axalta Coating Systems Launches New Logo, Website

Former DuPont division changes name, launches new website and corporate identity

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Electroplating

Nickel Regulation and NASF Action

The NASF continues to work closely on advocacy efforts to ensure that U.S. and global regulatory bodies make responsible and scientifically-informed decisions on materials uses for a range of coatings processes.

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Breaking Old Mechanical Finishing Habits

Changing the process earns one finisher a $2+ million annual contract, therefore when we look at mechanical finishing, the first and most important items that should be considered are the shape and type of part

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Powder Coating

Surviving an OSHA Inspection

Hearing that an inspector is at the door can send shudders down the spine of any facility manager. The writer speaks from personal experience: his company went through an inspection by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

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masking

MFASC Seeks New Executive Director

Dan Cunningham leaves as Executive Director after accepting a position with Bowman Plating, a member company.

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Electrocoating

Advanced Technical Finishing Continues $10 Million Renovation

Plans include upgrading current anodizing line equipment to allow for increased capacity on Type I, II and III anodizing, new electroless nickel lines and a titanium Type II & III finishing line.

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Electrocoating

Q&A: Gap Size Specifications

A reader asks Ecoat Expert Joe Tirado: Is there a standard or a design rule that specifies the minimum gap necessary for complete coating during electrocoating?

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Anodizing

Anodyne Receives Boeing C-17 Approval

Santa Ana, California-based company is a Nadcap approved metal finishing company founded in 1960 that focuses on the aerospace industry.

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