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The Powder Coating Process

Powder coating is one of the most durable finishes that can be applied to industrial manufactured products, and offers excellent corrosion protection and is very safe because of its lack of volatile organic compounds. To understand the powder coating process you should start with the fundamentals. 

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Parts Cleaning

Conversion Coatings: Phosphate vs. Zirconium

Both phosphate-based and zirconium coatings have their advantages, but zirconium is fast becoming the pretreatment of choice.

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basics

Copper Plating on Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys

How can I plate copper on aluminum?

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Choosing Abrasive Compounds

Abrasive compounds for finishing a range of applications from prime automotive to painted cabinetry to composites.

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economics

Finishing Activity: May Expansion Slowed, Closing at an Index of 57.3

May marks the first slowing of Finishing’s expansion this year, the time prior being December 2021.

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Electroplating

Episode 20: Jesse Baldwin, Triplex Plating

Jesse Baldwin, chief operating officer for 2022 electroplating and anodizing Top Shop Triplex Plating, discusses the importance of benchmarking and the company’s formula for success.

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Powder Coating

Powder Coating Chain

Some powder coating jobs are trickier than others. Here’s a peek at how Keystone Koating recently powder coated a long chain. 

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Liquid Coating

The Benefits of Benchmarking Surface Quality in Manufacturing

Lucas Dillingham, of surface inspection technology provider Brighton Science, offers insights for consistent, successful adhesion of coatings. 

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surfin

Building Momentum for the Future of the Finishing Industry

Products Finishing editor-in-chief Scott Francis offers a quick recap of this year’s SUR/FIN surface finishing industry trade show. 

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Anodizing

A Top Name in Finishing in More Ways (and Locations) Than One

Inside the business philosophy and company culture at Pioneer Metal Finishing.

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medical

Solving Unmet Needs of the Medical Device Industry

Pioneer Metal Finishing's Medical Center of Excellence has expanded the company's capacity to serve the critical medical device industry. With ISO 13485 certification in hand, the company is now a key driver in medical innovations.

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What To Do When a Team Member Boils Over

The art of listening goes a long way in easing a team member’s anxiety.

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