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Production Application of Flat Solderable Tin Finishes: Some Practical Considerations
Flat solderable tin finishes offer important benefits to the assembly industry. From a fabricator's standpoint, the technology is relatively new, and there are some important considerations for production scale-up. Precisely and reliably measuring the tin thickness and solderability enables both suppliers and users to invoke and meet the required specifications and quality metrics...
Read MoreUV Coating Myths
UV coating technology is well established in several industries, but for many in the finishing industry it is a relatively new process. Here are some common myths and misconceptions along with the truth . . .
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UV Powder - Evolution or Revolution?
The powder coating industry has enjoyed considerable growth for several decades due to environmental awareness and the presence of a large number of liquid paint operations that were ripe for conversion to an alternative technology.
Read MoreUV Automotive Applications
Did you know that every automobile produced in the U.S. has parts that are UV cured?
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Ceramically Enhanced Ultrasonics
An in-depth look at the advantages of ceramically enhanced transducer technology...
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Precision Coating for the Military
Coatings are extremely important to the military because of the critical applications military equipment is used in. Thanks to a new CARC coating, Pribbs Steel has no problem meeting the military's demanding standards...
Read MoreWhy Switch to UV/EB Curing?
UV/EB curing can provide a finisher with a number of advantages-a reduction in process time, improved physical properties, an increase in profitability and elimination of environmental concerns . . . This article is based on an article prepared for the RadTech Report by Roy Modjewski (Akzo Nobel) with contributions from Lissa Dulany (UCB Chemicals).
Read MorePerspectives: Thoughts on MP&M
You would think that the only opinion the finishing industry has concerning the MP&M rule is that it must be defeated by any means possible.
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Quick, Effortless Color Changes
Slow and laborious color changes on Cybex's powder coating line took the company away from its just-in-time manufacturing philosophy. But a new powder coating booth that makes color changes quick and effortless has restored Cybex's manufacturing philosophy...
Read MoreDot-Commentary: e-Mail: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
For many Americans, e-mail has established itself as a part of our everyday lives.
Read MoreTesting Report on Turbine-Powered Spray Guns
United Defense FSE REPORTProject Engineer: Tom BraswellDate: 03 November 2000Objective: Beta testing of high-performance HVLP on York production line Background As a result of a technical literature search, the Can-Am HVLP (compressor-less) spray system was investigated as a possible solution to the cessation of the recycling thermal oxidizer on site at York.The system showed the most promise based on the supporting documentation in the form of research projects performed by the Hughes Aircraft Co. and the California South Coast Air Quality Management District.
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