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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…
Read MoreSFIC Washington Forum Draws Finishers, Suppliers from Across the Nation
OSHA's proposed chrome PEL, energy costs among the topics on attendees' minds…
Read MoreTips for Improving Painting Lines
How design engineering can save time and money while lessening pollution and improving your paint finish...
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.
Read MoreRobot 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…
Read MoreAbrasive 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...
Read MoreLean Six Sigma Enters the Finishing Arena
An exclusive interview with the Juran Institute's President and Chief Executive Officer, Joseph De Feo...
Read MoreFor Fleetwood RV, Air Pollution Control Gets Great Mileage
In an effort to satisfy the changing demands of its customers, Fleetwood RV - one of the nation's largest makers of recreational vehicles - recently opened a pair of state-of-the-art paint facilities...
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A Look at Custom Masking
As finishers continue to seek out ways to save time, reduce waste and maximize profits, custom masking presents itself as an attractive solution. Here's a look at custom masking and its merits...
Read MoreIn Control
For many plants and job shops, the emergence of process control systems have accounted for hundreds of thousands of dollars in savings in chemical and energy use. Here's a look at one success story...
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