Articles
Perspectives: The High Cost of Corrosion
A two-year study sponsored by NACE, the International Corrosion Society, estimates the cost of corrosion in the United States to be $267 billion annually.
Read MoreDot Commentary: Size Matters
Ok, stop snickering… I’m referring to an article (“The Technology of Tiny Parts”) that PRODUCTS FINISHING published last month in which we profiled Professional Plating, a company whose expertise is the plating of minuscule parts used in hearing aids, telecommunication devices, computers and other electronic systems.
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Wastewater Treatment Made Simple
A single-step treatment to help finishers meet the MP&M challenge…
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The Environmental Benefits of Composite Electroless Nickel Coatings
Because of the negative environmental and health effects related to chromium, finishers are looking for a replacement. Composite electroless nickel coatings may be one solution…
Read MorePerspectives: The Air We Breathe
The air you breathe when you are outside is getting better; however, the stuff you are breathing at home and in the office is getting worse.
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Powder Coating Filter Saves Time & Money
Because of the high film builds required for its parts, Smith-Blair sprays an average of 400 lb of powder per day per booth. To keep quality high, the company has installed a new powder coating filter…
Read MoreOn My Mind: Strength or Growth?
Usually, a company acts either as a growth company or a strength company.
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Rolling Ring Linear Motion in Finishing Machines
Rolling ring linear motion assemblies may be used in a wide range of finishing machines, performing applications such as painting, coating, positioning, cutting, spooling/winding, spraying, slitting and packaging...
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Improving Painting Efficiency and Quality
When using three-component paints, a proportioning system comes in quite handy. Ramsey Winch has found one that has made its operation more efficient and cost effective...
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Finishing Solutions Beyond the Surface
Not only does Imagineering provide EN, passivation and phosphating, it helps engineer the coating you want and need on your part…
Read MoreHigh Consumption of Steel Shot in Wheel Blaster
Question: We have two large tumble-style wheel blast machines of similar capacity and horsepower, but one machine consumes almost twice as much abrasive as the other.
Read MoreDot Commentary: Innovate!
In his recently released book Rise of the Creative Class, author Richard Florida makes a number of assertions about the powerful role of “creativity” in today’s economic climate.
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