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Electroplating

Prevent Plating Problems with Critical Inspections

Tanks and their contents should be regularly inspected visually and analytically. When a quality issue arises, it is important to quickly pinpoint where the main problem is by checking which parameter is out of line.

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Powder Coatings vs Energy-Cure Coatings

Examining the basic differences between powder coatings and energy-cure coatings can help answer the question of whether or not one of these technologies might be appropriate for a specific application.

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Parts Cleaning

Improving Wastewater Management Efficiency

Don’t find yourself underwater when managing wastewater processes. Follow these steps to improve efficiency and determine the best ROI.

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Powder Coating

Curing Oven Basics

Simply heating up the substrate does not cure the coating. There are many variables to consider when choosing the best cure oven for your application...

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Powder Coating

Powder Coating 4.0: Smarter, Faster, More Efficient and Connected

New tools reduce cost and waste, lower manufacturing footprint of powder coating operations.

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More Resources or a New Way of Thinking?

Set the goal then find and engage the resources needed to meet it.

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Powder Coating

Repair of Powder Surface Defects

Powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert offers advice for repairing scratches and other surface imperfections and recoating.

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July Finishing Activity: Continued Contraction, Closes at 45.1

Finishing activity remained in contraction for July, reporting a 2-point drop for the second month in a row.  

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June Contraction Continues, Closing at 47.1

Finishing activity ended June in contraction, similar to the rest of the second quarter 2023.  

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Electroplating

Effective Rectifier Maintenance is Good Heat Management

Understanding how to prevent the generation of excess heat is key for keeping your rectifier running.

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education

Electroless Nickel Conference 2023: Learn, Solve, Network

The Electroless Nickel Conference 2023 takes place Sept. 26-29th in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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editorial

Things to Come

Products Finishing expands its team, introduces Lori Beckman as senior editor, and looks ahead to 2024.

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