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Perspectives: Persistence
Have you grown numb from the glacier of information that has descended upon us since the terrorists' attacks of September 11?
Read MoreQuantifying Paint System Performance
The ability of a coating to withstand severe duty is a complex function dependent upon the substrate, coating chemistry, pretreatment and application variability. This report benchmarks the methodology the Tank Automotive and Armaments Command is using on select programs to define and quantify the durability of epoxy-based coating systems whose primary performance requirement is to protect the substrate from corrosion...
Read MoreMechanical Plating
Mechanical plating is an alternative coating system for the impact deposition of zinc and other ductile metals. This article reviews the application technique and performance benefits of this alternative technology to electrodeposition and hot dip galvanizing...
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Powder Coating System Phones Home
Monitoring and controlling a powder coating system by modem linked to a remote computer provides the ability for remote diagnosis and adjustment, reducing the need for on-site service...
Read MoreOn My Mind: Behind Closed Doors
Recently I watched the movie 13 Days, which chronicles the behind-the-scenes discussions of the Kennedy administration during the Cuban missile crisis.
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Small Scale Zinc Plating
Question: In my spare time I like to do restoration work on automobiles.
Read MorePlating on Hafnium Substrates
Question: We have to plate platinum and silver on some parts that are made of hafnium.
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Quality is Job 1
Thanks to a high-quality electrocoat, a unique approach to coating bumpers and an excellent relationship with its supplier, Meridian has a 100% quality rating for electrocoat-only parts and a high quality rating for A-gloss parts...
Read MoreStripping in the Field
Question: I noticed your response to the first question in the January 2001 issue of Products Finishing.
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