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Plastic Man
Finishing entrepreneur Robert Langlois says he's found a way to powder coat plastics. Yeah, we know. You've heard that one before... Oh, by the way, did we mention that he's coating more than one million sq ft of plastic per month?
Read MoreGetting Color Right
Color matching and measurement is not a task that should be taken lightly. In fact, consistent, accurate color comparison demands attention to detail and cooperation between finishers and their coating suppliers...
Read MoreOnward and Upward
As has become something of a tradition, I'd like to use my January column to describe some of the ongoing efforts we're making in order to maintain Products Finishing's status as the industry's leading publication.
Read MorePrecision Spraying Makes Its Mark
Handling minute quantities of spray material requires specialized coating equipment...
Read MoreSpecifying Buffing Compound
Buffing is still regarded by many in the industry as being something of an art form. In today’s competitive industry, where customers demand precision and reproducible results, that mindset is a dangerous one. The shift of buffing—in our collective consciousness—from art to science might be facilitated by a better comprehension of buffing compound.
Read MoreHow to Bring Out the Best in Your People
Because there is a direct correlation between your performance and that of your people, your success as a supervisor depends on your ability to bring out the best in them.
Read MoreNetwork Advantage
With an array of strategically located service centers around the country, ThermoBurr has established itself as a "one-stop shop," capable of handling the full spectrum of deburring needs...
Read MoreThis is the Best Thing You'll Ever Read
I'm going to share a very big secret with you, one that will likely get me into a lot of trouble with my fellow writers.
Read MoreSafety In and Around the Powder Coating Line
While safety in the powder coating job shop has improved dramatically in recent years, accidents, injuries and work stoppages still occur today. For a better understanding of safety in and around the powder coating line, we asked a Certified Safety Professional to share with us his approach to safety...
Read MoreOptimizing Paint Durability, Part II
It is not uncommon for military tactical systems to spend anywhere from 24 to 30 months in harsh marine environments. Consequently, the vast majority of once new equipment is in need of selective overhaul. Part two of this article discusses production methodologies for improvement of paint durability on these systems, with an emphasis on pretreatment and topcoat...
Read MoreWhat is Zinc Anodizing?
Question: I was asked the other day whether our shop could perform zinc anodizing.
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