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Data Collection Trends in Metal Finishing
The finishing industry is moving towards the automation of process and production data collection. Roger Smith outlines new technology to help finishers automate and streamline.
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The Virtual Gemba
Process Technology’s solution for continuing to embrace lean manufacturing principles during the global pandemic.
Read MoreTrends in Coating and Finishing
What will continually evolving material combinations mean for the manufacturing industries and, in turn, what will they mean for coaters and finishers?
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Inside Zinc and Zinc-Nickel Post-Plating Protective Finishes
A behind-the-scenes look at post-plating finishes for zinc and zinc-nickel plating.
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The EV and the Curing Oven
How will the advent of electric vehicles change paint curing processes and oven requirements?
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Painting the Mars 2020 Rover
The Mars 2020 rover Perseverance is on its way to the red planet. What kind of surface finish will protect the rover as it does its job? This video from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory shows how NASA technicians paint the rover for withstanding the harsh environment of Mars.
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Regenerating Aqueous Cleaning Solution Could Save Time and Cost
Hubbard-Hall has developed an emulsifying cleaner that is optimized for filtration. In conjunction with its membrane filter, the solution enables users to regenerate cleaning solution.
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Impingement Lubricant Coating Process Enables Mars 2020 Mission
Curtiss-Wright’s Microseal impingement lubricant coating process has been utilized on numerous components on NASA’s Mars 2020 Mission.
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How Does Aluminum Impact Dry Film Thickness Readings?
Jay Kunick from Fischer discusses why different dry film thickness gauges will give different measurements on aluminum, and how to get accurate readings.
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Increasing Low Current Density (LCD) Coverage in Trivalent Chromium
Many factors can influence the low current density (LCD) coverage in a trivalent chromium system. Pavco decorative team manager Shane Moore discusses ideas for improving both chloride and sulfate systems.
Read MoreTikTok, Finishing and Data Analytics
What can finishers learn from the social media app TikTok? Finishers have access to scores of data. Matthew Kirchner gives insight into how to use that information.
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Vapor Degreasing: A Fresh Look at an Old Process
Solvent-based cleaning using a vapor degreaser is seeing a resurgence as an alternative cleaning method due to the development of environmentally safe cleaning fluids.
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