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Electrocoat Dimensional Tolerances
Question: My company makes high-tech precision machinery.
Read MoreEliminating Tooling Marks
Question: A while back you answered a question about special tooling used to form parts that already have a powder coating on them.
Read MoreDot Commentary: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles... and a Few Nice People
Unless you're reading this column for the first time, I don't need to tell you that I'm a huge proponent of technology.
Read MoreBolting Together a Good Cleaning System
Nucor Corporation's Fastener Division needed clean steel in order to make first quality bolts, nuts and screws. It found what it was looking for in this zinc phosphating system...
Read MoreEnvironmentally Friendly Fastener Finishes
A research study was conducted on eight finishes that are potential replacements for cadmium. Information from the tests is specific to clamp load and corrosion, both cosmetic and galvanic...
Read MoreOn My Mind: Time to Buy
While last year was one of the worst anyone can remember, we are starting to see signs of a recovery in economic indicators, and we are beginning to hear positive statements from manufacturers, finishers and equipment suppliers. (Have I said this before?) Finishers must be prepared to take advantage of this economic recovery.
Read MoreSaving Water, Saving Chemicals, Saving Money
Metal Seal and Products installed a water treatment system and wastewater treatment system that helped it increase production, reduce reject rates and lower its expenses for chemicals, water and hazardous waste disposal…
Read MoreAdvancements in Automated Polishing, Buffing and Deburring
As we enter the new millennium, it might be constructive to critique the many changes we are experiencing in the way we must do business to survive, grow and prosper in an ever changing and expanding global market.
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Powder Coating Replaces Anodizing
You've all heard numerous conversion stories that detailed the transition from paint to powder. But, with the advent of chrome powder coatings, there's a new story to tell…
Read MorePricing Powder Coating
Question: I was wondering if you could send me the formula for pricing powder coating?
Read MorePerspectives: The Cost of Non-Environmental Compliance
Sometimes it seems that federal agencies are only around to make and enforce laws and regulations.
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