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nasf

Tin-Zinc Alloy Electroplating and Its Corrosion Behavior

 An NASF/AESF Foundation Research Program Retrospective 

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Liquid Coating

The Positive (and Negative) On Airflow

Jeremy Winters of Accudraft Paint Booths shares how solvent and water-based coatings are affected by a paint booth’s airflow.

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military

Top Shop Emphasizes Dedication, Work Ethic

With a primary focus on aerospace and defense work, American Metaseal Corp. of Arbutus, Maryland, has qualified as a Top Shop on multiple occasions. 

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basics

Can You Afford to Not Use Custom Masking?

Are you weighing the costs of a custom masking solution vs. an off-the-shelf solution? Christy Schulthess of Custom Fabricating & Supplies discusses the overall savings that can be realized with custom masking.

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photo finish

Finishing for the Big Screen

Leonhardt Plating Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio provides finishes for several components that make up the kettles and other parts in popcorn machines at your local cinema. 

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Seven Times, Seven Different Ways

To make sure a message is received and acted upon, getting to seven times is simply a matter of choosing the communication modes most likely to reach the audience.

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automotive

The 2024 Ford Mustang: All the Colors Available

Although Chevrolet has announced the end of the Camaro and Dodge is offering “Last Call” editions of the Charger and Challenger, the Ford Mustang is launching to its seventh generation.

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Ask The Expert

Take Advantage of Finishing Industry Educational Opportunities

Looking into training opportunities within the industry? Here’s some advice to help you seek out finishing industry education and make the most of it.

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Powder Coating

Low-Temperature-Cure Powder Coatings Offer Unique Opportunities

An in-depth look at the advantages of low-temperature-cure powder coatings and the considerations for incorporating them into your process.

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Finishing Activity Ended April Down 1.3 Points vs. March

Finishing Activity: The April Index signaled contraction, closing at 49.0 compared to March’s 50.3. 

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basics

A Chromium Plating Overview

An overview of decorative and hard chromium electroplating processes.

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Liquid Coating

Mitigating Inconsistencies From Liquid Coating Tank Changes

Mike Bonner of Saint Clair Systems discusses strategies for keeping liquid coatings homogenous and mitigating inconsistencies when changing process drums.

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