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Inside Zinc and Zinc-Nickel Post-Plating Protective Finishes
A behind-the-scenes look at post-plating finishes for zinc and zinc-nickel plating.
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The EV and the Curing Oven
How will the advent of electric vehicles change paint curing processes and oven requirements?
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Painting the Mars 2020 Rover
The Mars 2020 rover Perseverance is on its way to the red planet. What kind of surface finish will protect the rover as it does its job? This video from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory shows how NASA technicians paint the rover for withstanding the harsh environment of Mars.
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Regenerating Aqueous Cleaning Solution Could Save Time and Cost
Hubbard-Hall has developed an emulsifying cleaner that is optimized for filtration. In conjunction with its membrane filter, the solution enables users to regenerate cleaning solution.
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Impingement Lubricant Coating Process Enables Mars 2020 Mission
Curtiss-Wright’s Microseal impingement lubricant coating process has been utilized on numerous components on NASA’s Mars 2020 Mission.
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How Does Aluminum Impact Dry Film Thickness Readings?
Jay Kunick from Fischer discusses why different dry film thickness gauges will give different measurements on aluminum, and how to get accurate readings.
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Increasing Low Current Density (LCD) Coverage in Trivalent Chromium
Many factors can influence the low current density (LCD) coverage in a trivalent chromium system. Pavco decorative team manager Shane Moore discusses ideas for improving both chloride and sulfate systems.
Read MoreTikTok, Finishing and Data Analytics
What can finishers learn from the social media app TikTok? Finishers have access to scores of data. Matthew Kirchner gives insight into how to use that information.
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Vapor Degreasing: A Fresh Look at an Old Process
Solvent-based cleaning using a vapor degreaser is seeing a resurgence as an alternative cleaning method due to the development of environmentally safe cleaning fluids.
Read MoreHow to Address Declining Powder Coating Coverage Over Time
Fine particles from reclaim could be to blame for powder coating problems that emerge over time. Avoid problems by keeping hooks clean, maintaining guns and using reclaim powder quickly to avoid accumulation of fines.
Read MoreChoosing the Right Paint Booth
When investing in a paint booth, choosing the ideal airflow style for your business’ needs is perhaps the most important decision. Royce Day of Global Finishing Solutions explains the pros and cons of the four primary paint booth airflow styles.
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Finishing Index Advances 4 Points as Components Approach ‘No-Change’ level
Improved readings among all components signal decelerating contraction. The Index has risen 13 points from its low in April.
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