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On My Mind: Workforce Illiteracy
A recent study by Educational Testing Service (Princeton, NJ) found that the literacy of American adults ranks 10th out of 17 industrialized nations.
Read MoreTarnished Electroless Nickel
Question: We have a sporadic problem with parts tarnishing after electroless nickel plating.
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Powder Coating Replaces Anodizing
You've all heard numerous conversion stories that detailed the transition from paint to powder. But, with the advent of chrome powder coatings, there's a new story to tell…
Read MoreWhere’s My Silver?
Question: We specialize in the plating of silver on electrical components used in the electric industry.
Read MoreVisible Bond Lines
Question: We are a smaller manufacturing company that makes high-end loudspeakers.
Read MorePutting the Shine Back on the Gloss Problem
Question: This may be of interest regarding (NH4)2CO3, which is ammonium carbonate.
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New Dip/Spin Facility Improves Efficiency
By moving into a new facility, Depor was able to build a dip/spin line that met its requirements. The new line has improved the company's efficiency and reduced its environmental impact…
Read MoreStripping Paint Fixtures and Racks
Question: Can someone hook me up with a company that can strip paint from paint fixtures or racks from my paint shop?
Read MorePricing Powder Coating
Question: I was wondering if you could send me the formula for pricing powder coating?
Read MoreTwo-Component Coatings
Question: I need literature on high gloss problems concerning liquid paint and conventional oven curing.
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Signing On a New Finish
Blending new technology with old time craftsmanship gave Northcoast Sign Works its niche in the sign creating business…
Read MorePainting Automobile Springs
Question: I just read your column where you reminisced about driving your daughter to a full service shop for tires.
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