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The Bulletin Building recently underwent a series of transformations, including a new, galaxy red paint job by PPG. The company applied a Coraflon powder coating for the structure’s new signature feature, a multistory glass façade.

After relocating its operations, OW Lee expanded its partnership with PPG to build a new powder coatings line and train over 200 new hires.

Facility not only uses tech, but takes advantage of the environment for the ovens.

Although I know each solvent has its own evaporation rate and solvent power, why do most formulators use more than two types. For example, why would toluene, MEK, MIBK, xylene be used in one paint formulation? Couldn’t I get a specific evaporation rate, viscosity, sprayability, VOC’s, etc. by just using MIBK and MEK? Or are xylene, toluene or other solvents having more of a major play in a formulation than a carrier?

You’re at IMTS because you’re interested in moving your business forward. No matter what role you fill in the manufacturing process chain, it’s important to consider how your parts will be finished. Here are five trends in surface finishing. 

Spray gun designed for consistency and optimization in spraying the latest clearcoats.

E-coat can produce uniform finishes with excellent coverage and outstanding corrosion resistance.

Global Finishing Solutions offers insights into selecting a paint booth designed for aircraft.

A recent development based on porous anodized aluminum (PAA) and metal nanowire deposits is presented here, which may become a competitive alternative to paint and organic coatings.  By controlling the conditions for anodizing and metal electrodeposition, coatings in a wide spectrum of colors can be produced, including greys, black, blues, purples and greens.

Modular process innovations aim to add flexibility to the entire process chain.