Ask The Expert
Using Solvents to Your Advantage
With so many solvent variations it can be different to choose the ones you need for your liquid coating process. In this helpful Products Finishing Ask the Expert article, Don Boespflug of Sherwin-Williams discusses the considerations you should keep in mind when selecting a solvent.
Read More
Get in the Lab: Investing in Automation
Looking to upgrade your coating process and possibly invest in automation solutions? This helpful Ask the Expert article from Tom Brown of Carlisle Fluid Technologies offers advice for doing your research and working with your equipment supplier.
Read More
Masking Solutions for Medical Applications
According to Custom Fabricating and Supplies, a cleanroom is ideal for converting, die cutting, laminating, slitting, packaging and assembly of medical-grade products.
Read More
Tackling Common Cleaning Challenges
These four cleaning problems have practical solutions that, when followed properly, can be successful.
Read More
How 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 More
Understanding Shot Peening
A look inside shot peening — a process of “hammering” of work pieces with precisely defined blast media.
Read More
The Lowdown on Infrared Curing
In this Q&A, infrared curing’s ins and outs are covered by Carlisle Fluid Technologies, including how it works, why its a popular curing type and the benefits of it.
Read More
Corrosion Protection Options for Aluminum
Seeking to understand aluminum corrosion and prevention? Jacob Weingart of Columbia Chemical offers a helpful overview of corrosion protection options for aluminum and its alloys.
Read More
Blasting vs. Washing
Weighing your surface prep options prior to powder coating? Products Finishing columnist Rodger Talbert discusses the considerations you should keep in mind.
Read More
Measuring Thick Nickel on Aluminum or Steel
XRF is the go-to instrument for measuring electrolytic and electroless nickel coating thicknesses, however the technology does have limitations when it comes to measuring thick coatings. This helpful Ask the Expert article from Rob Weber of Fischer Technology explores several alternative methods.
Read More
