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Thermoplastic Powder for Outdoor Furniture
Outdoor furniture has traditionally been coated with various plastisol and PVC coatings. But, a new paradigm is beginning to take shape with the increasing use of modified polyethylene powder coatings...
Read MoreOn My Mind: Strategic Management
Recently, I had the chance to sit in on a strategic management session for one of PF's sister magazines.
Read MoreOn My Mind: What to Do Now
At the Finishing '01 show, everyone was wondering when the economy would return.
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Quick, Effortless Color Changes
Slow and laborious color changes on Cybex's powder coating line took the company away from its just-in-time manufacturing philosophy. But a new powder coating booth that makes color changes quick and effortless has restored Cybex's manufacturing philosophy...
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EMI Shielding with Turbine Power
EMI shielding can be a very expensive process. While using paints with metallic flakes is relatively inexpensive when compared to other shielding processes, the paints still cost about $200/gal. Therefore, Cybershield of Georgia, Inc. began using turbine-powered HVLP spray guns to dramatically reduce its costs and provide a better finish...
Read MoreTesting Report on Turbine-Powered Spray Guns
United Defense FSE REPORTProject Engineer: Tom BraswellDate: 03 November 2000Objective: Beta testing of high-performance HVLP on York production line Background As a result of a technical literature search, the Can-Am HVLP (compressor-less) spray system was investigated as a possible solution to the cessation of the recycling thermal oxidizer on site at York.The system showed the most promise based on the supporting documentation in the form of research projects performed by the Hughes Aircraft Co. and the California South Coast Air Quality Management District.
Read MoreOn My Mind: Economic Indicators
One of my friends in the investment industry said that his clients are now calling their 401K plans 201K plans because their accounts have been cut in half.
Read MoreOn My Mind: The Numbers Game
Essentially, running a business has always been a numbers game.
Read MoreReducing the Red Tape Hassle
VOC and HAP limits are continually decreasing. And, the amount of regulatory red tape that painters must deal with seems to grow every year. But, a new service that will help you comply with your air permit requirements can save you time and money . . .
Read MoreOn My Mind: The "Death" Tax
Now that winter is virtually gone for most of us, it's time to begin the annual rites of spring—mowing the grass, baseball, golf, gardening and other outdoor activities.
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Growth and Diversification through Vertical Integration
Finishers often choose to diversify to retain customers, increase sales and attract new customers. While most shops have traditionally diversified through horizontal integration, some shops are now diversifying through vertical integration...
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Opening the Gate to a Simpler Process
At Behlen, the installation of the same powder coating and the same powder application equipment at its three finishing facilities helped simplify its manufacturing process so that it could deliver the highest quality product to its customers . . .
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