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Buffing & Polishing: The Need for Speed
The correct peripheral speed is an important consideration in getting the right results from your buffing operation. A buff that is turning too fast or too slow may result in damage to the buff or to the workpiece.
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Q: Best type of polymer for a baking enamel?
Carl Izzo has the answer to this question and many others
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West Coast Bright Design Challenge picks winners
Design students soak up surface finishing knowledge to compete for thousands in prizes.
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Solving Intercoat Adhesion Problems
When a part is rejected because of a paint defect, we try to recoat it, but the second coat won’t adhere to the first, causing us problems. What is the best type of polymer for a baking enamel that allows it to be recoated with excellent adhesion?
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PPG's CEO says coatings revenues up 30%
Sales have doubled since 2001; now account for 80% of company revenues
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“Petty Blue” goes green as Petty’s Garage converts to BASF Waterborne Paints
First car painted with Onyx HD is Petty Signature Series Mustang
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NJ's Quantum Coating helps NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Helps agency reach milestone by coating mirrors with microscopically thin layer of gold
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Plating: Trivalent Chromium Reduction
Reader has question on trying to reduce the trivalent chrome in a hexavalent chrome tank.
Read MoreSoaring to New Aerial Paint Heights
PPG, Sherwin-Williams release improved aerospace paint
Read MoreReducing the Chance of Spray Booth Fires
In the finishing industry, there is a real connection between safety and quality—especially when it comes to spray booths, which can run the risk of causing fire if not properly maintained. A review of basic safety precautions, plus a look at the National Fire Prevention Association standards that address fire safety in Spray booths.
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