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Liquid Coating

How to Avoid Mud Cracking

Julie Holmquist of Cortec Corporation discusses ways to avoid mud cracking defects when applying anticorrosion coatings.

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Parts Cleaning

Solving Paint Adhesion Problems

A farm equipment supplier’s quest to find the right cleaning chemistry.

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education

So Many Events… So Little Time

Products Finishing Editor-in-Chief Scott Francis discusses the abundance of opportunities and inspiration found at recent industry events. 

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Ask The Expert

Leveraging Technology for Rapid Custom Masking Solutions

When should you consider a custom masking solution? Christy Schulthess of Custom Fabricating & Supplies discusses how today’s technology is putting specialized masking options within reach.

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Liquid Coating

Trends in Industrial Coatings

The benefits of new technologies in the industrial coatings market.

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Powder Coating

Minnesota Powder Coater Pursues American Dream

Rooted in humble beginnings and an entrepreneurial spirit, D&K Powder Coating has grown its business from the ground up.

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The Perfect Trade Show Booth

Successful trade show booths are all about the details. Set your company apart, secure new clients and grow your business.

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basics

How to Choose the Right Coating for Fasteners

Choosing the proper coating for fasteners can help with performance by improving durability and lifespan. In this helpful Ask the Expert article, Mark Schario of Columbia Chemical offers advice for choosing the right fastener coatings.

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Powder Coating

Powder Coating Top Shop Focuses on Growth, Expanding Markets

Indiana-based Winona Powder Coating has become one of the leading industrial powder coating providers for the Midwest and continues to emphasize new growth as it looks to the future.

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economics

Finishing Activity: September Closes With an Index of 49.8 (50 = flat.)

Finishing activity is flat for the first time since December 2020. 

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basics

Pretreatment for Painting

Better adhesion, enhanced corrosion and blister resistance, and reduced coating-part interactions make pretreatment a must.

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Parts Cleaning

When the Stakes are High, Clean

Precision cleaning is critical for finishing aerospace oxygen system parts.

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