Articles

10 Jan 2012

Finishing Shops Can Take Government R&D Tax Credits

The R&D tax credit, more formally known as the Credit for Increasing Research Activities, has been around since 1981, and yet many finishing business owners have never heard of it or falsely think they don’t qualify.

Powder Coating 8 Jan 2012

PCI announces COATING 2012 in St. Louis

PCI to go solo on coatings show after two years with NACE

Electroplating 6 Jan 2012

Study on Metal Hip Parts Finds Unusual Surface Coating

Research done by the National Institutes of Health on metal-on-metal hip implants found that the friction between moving parts often creates a surface coating that contains graphite carbon, something more commonly used in industrial lubricants.

military 1 Jan 2012

In This Month's Issue of Products Finishing Magazine

Our focus is the Military, and this month read about how the US Navy is adding even more powder coating to its new ships, plus we also expand our Parts Cleaning coverage with a new section that shows you everything you need to know about starting a finishing job right, and that's cleaning it right the first time; and we also preview ECOAT2012 in Orlando

automotive 1 Jan 2012

Tackoff: In Pursuit of the Perfect Paint Job

When it comes to today’s vehicles, a high quality paint finish is the first thing a consumer notices. The automotive industry is constantly improving its paint shop either by upgrading existing facilities or by building new ones to take advantage of the latest technology available. But manufacturers also go to extraordinary measures to prepare the vehicle’s surface before it is painted, including making sure the surface is clean and ready to absorb a coating.

Electroplating 1 Jan 2012

RFID Refines Automotive Electroplating

Radio Frequency Identification systems can automate and optimize operational sequences during electroplating, especially with automotive parts. The operator of a new plant can often reduce error-prone manual inputs, making the production more efficient and transparent than ever before.

Powder Coating 1 Jan 2012

Have Guns, Will Travel to Show Them

Nordson unveils three new products--the Trilogy electrostatic spray gun, the Encore LT manual powder spray gun and the Encore Modular Control System--at recent shows

Mechanical Finishing 1 Jan 2012

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.