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Dürr Debuts DXQ Business Intelligence Software

Dürr’s new DXQbusiness.intelligence software provides custom analytics to manufacturers.

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Applications Innovation Leads to Better Masking Solutions

When masking product failures are costing you money, it pays to work with an expert that can select or engineer the most efficient solution.

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Electroplating

Vacuum Impregnation System Yields Production Flow Improvements

Godfrey & Wing customized a high value low volume vacuum impregnation system to solve production problems for surface finishing company Anoplate.

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economics

Finishing Index Changed Little in July

Production and employment activity report quickening contraction in July.

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Anodizing

Vegas Anodizing Facility on the Rise

After losing her husband to cancer in 2019, Vegas Metal Finishing president Jessica Famiglietti carries his vision for a new anodizing business to bright beginnings. 

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basics

How to Handle and Eliminate Powder Coating Defects

For powder coating operations, an error report can turn defects and imperfections into an opportunity to improve. 

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Answer the Reason for the Question

When coaters and finishers get questions from clients, Matthew Kirchner suggests addressing the concern behind the question.

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Electroplating

Technical Plating Talks Recent Expansions

Tyler Thomas, vice president and general manager of Technical Plating (Minneapolis, Minn.), talks about the company’s two newest lines and capabilities.

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Liquid Coating

Pressure and Flow Control in Spray Guns and Rotary Atomizers

Tighter controls of paint flow and pressure may help finishers improve efficiency and profits. 

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Electroplating

A Conversation with Richard Lynch of MacDermid Enthone

Vice president of MacDermid Enthone Richard Lynch talks to Products Finishing about the importance of mentors, sustainability and sweater vests.

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masking

Special Coatings Support Mars Rover

The Mars 2020 Perseverence rover will rely on highly engineered surface treatments to protect it from the extreme temperatures of space and the harsh environment of Mars.

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Ask The Expert

How to Avoid Orange Peel in Powder Coating

One of the most common quality issues with powder coating is an uneven “orange peel” texture. Bruce Hilbert, applications/technical manager for Tiger Drylac, offers advice for avoiding this common defect.

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