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Article Published on 12/1/2006
Try a Holistic Approach to Improve Anodizing Processes

Continuous improvements in quality and process efficiency are a must if your company is to compete in today’s market.

Article Published on 4/1/2004
UV-Curable Basecoats and Clearcoats for Automotive Lighting

With the influx of plastic into automotive lighting in the early 1980s, a fresh market for coatings quickly emerged.

Article Published on 12/1/2004
Optimizing Paint Durability, Part II

It is not uncommon for military tactical systems to spend anywhere from 24 to 30 months in harsh marine environments. Consequently, the vast majority of once new equipment is in need of selective overhaul. Part two of this article discusses production methodologies for improvement of paint durability on these systems, with an emphasis on pretreatment and topcoat...

Article Published on 1/1/2002
Catalytic Oxidizers: What You Should Know

A comprehensive review of catalytic oxidizer components is necessary when considering the purchase of a catalytic oxidizer system...

Article Published on 2/1/2000
Catalytic Oxidizers and Title V Requirements

It is important to understand the various aspects of catalytic oxidation and consider options such as monitoring inlet/outlet temperatures, T across the catalyst, periodic laboratory testing of catalyst samples and preventive maintenance procedures as means of assuring continuous compliance…

Article Published on 5/18/2011
Chemically Accelerated Vibratory Surface Finishing (CAVSF) with Oxalic Acid-Based Solutions

It has been shown that the inexpensive chemically accelerated vibratory surface finishing (CAVSF) process can reduce the average surface roughness.

Article Published on 2/1/2001
Replacing Hexavalent Chromium in Passivations on Zinc Plated Parts

The use and benefits of passivations based upon hexavalent compounds, particularly on zinc plated parts, are well established and understood in finishing. Through the changing attitudes within society, the continued long-term use of this technology is under question and review. We examine the background and comment on the alternative strategies available that are most likely to commercially succeed . . .

Article Published on 5/1/2003
The End of Life Vehicle Directive and International Material Data System

Their implications for surface finishing…

 

Article Published on 7/1/2001
UV Coating Myths

 

UV coating technology is well established in several industries, but for many in the finishing industry it is a relatively new process. Here are some common myths and misconceptions along with the truth . . .

 

Article Published on 7/1/2008
Quality, Italian-Style

A Vertical powder coating operation where Excellence pervades the Company Culture

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