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Diagnosing the Symptoms
Recently, one of my colleagues and I were sharing sob stories about problems that we are each having with our vehicles.
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PorterCorp Adds Color to the Great Outdoors
Outdoor shelters sport colorful canopies with weather-resistant, powder-coated finishes…
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A "Fishy" Philosophy
Professional Plating, Inc. (Brillion, WI) has established itself as one of the industry's premier job shops. Its formula for success includes a strong safety acumen, a plethora of value-added services and – inspired by the most unlikely of role-models – a whole lot of fun…
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SFIC Washington Forum Draws Finishers, Suppliers from Across the Nation
OSHA's proposed chrome PEL, energy costs among the topics on attendees' minds…
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Fine Tune Cleaning and Rinsing with Ultrasonic Retrofits
The same characteristics of ultrasonics that make them an important component on a new cleaning or pretreatment line also make them a valuable retrofit on an existing process line…
Read MoreTips for Improving Painting Lines
How design engineering can save time and money while lessening pollution and improving your paint finish...
Read MoreHow to Motivate People
Here are a few of the things you can do to provide your people with the incentive to do well.
Read MorePimp My Industry
If you've tuned into cable television anytime in the last year or so, you've probably noticed the wealth of TV shows devoted to the fabrication of custom cars, motorcycles and other devices of transportation.
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Robot Saves on Labor Costs, Improves Quality
Faced with overseas competition and a regional labor shortage, Porcelain Metals Corporation turned to a supplier of robotic paint systems for assistance…
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Abrasive Blasting: Understanding the Basics of Media Selection
To grasp the potential of automated blasting for cost reduction and quality improvement, it is necessary to understand how the work is done and the mechanics of blast particles impacting surfaces...
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Lean Six Sigma Enters the Finishing Arena
An exclusive interview with the Juran Institute's President and Chief Executive Officer, Joseph De Feo...
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