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Solvent Versus Aqueous: Busting the Myths
Is aqueous cleaning “greener” than solvent cleaning? Is solvent a more effective cleaner than aqueous? These and many other questions are answered here to debunk the misconceptions that many manufacturers have held onto for years.
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Top Shop Pivots With Industry Demands
Moving from cars and motorcycles to its current aerospace and architecture customer base, this California powder coatings shop has evolved and grown with the changing market.
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Overall Finishing Activity Accelerated Contraction in June, Closing at 44.0
Finishing activity accelerated contraction for the second month in a row, down 2.5 points from May. Two months does not a trend make, but it does suggest that some degree of softening is real. Because contraction is common across industry segments reinforces that likelihood.
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Plating Automation Turns Controls Up a Notch
This Cincinnati-based plating company has experienced a 33% improvement as a result of investing in a new electroless nickel line. It continues to tweak the control technology to create the most effective coating for its customers’ needs.
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The Benefits of Electroless Nickel Plating
Looking to add electroless nickel to your capabilities? This overview can help you understand the benefits of EN and appropriate applications.
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Clean Chemistry for Fuel Cell Technology
Leading efforts to improve hydrogen fuel cell efficiency, this Indiana company has developed chemistry that cleans the inorganic contaminants from inside a vehicle’s radiator. This results in cleaner coolant and a more efficiently run hydrogen fuel cell.
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Selecting high-capacity anodizing tanks
Process tanks are the foundation of finishing. Asa Halliday of Tri-Mer Corp. discusses considerations to keep in mind when selecting anodizing tanks.
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Factors Affecting Job Shop Profitability
Powder coating expert Rodger Talbert answers a question about procedures that affect profitability, including quoting methods.
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Powder Coating Automation Can Reach ESG Goals for Automotive Parts
By adopting the robotic process automation (RPA) powder applicator, a plant can make significant savings for both the environment and the bottom line.
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Vacuum Assisted Parts Washer Solves Shopfloor Delay
After implementing a new automated rotary basket parts cleaning system, this shop reduced its cleaning time by more than 50% and completely dried parts that previously were not getting dry.
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Conductivity and Plating
Eric Xie of PAVCO Inc. discusses conductivity when considering the combination of plating metal deposits, passivates and topcoats/sealers.
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Finisher’s ‘Top Shop’ Status Attracts Business
This competitive California finisher made it a goal to become a PF Top Shop. After earning the recognition, the company experienced an immediate increase in business and a challenge to obtain certifications.
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