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Powder Coating 26 Sep 2022

Racks for Powder Coating

Powder coating consultant and PF columnist Rodger Talbert discusses the importance of good racking methods for your powder coating operation.

Anodizing 23 Sep 2022

Cleaning, Pretreatment to Meet Medical Specs ISO 13485 or FDA 21 CFR820

Maximilian Kessler from SurTec explains new practices for industrial parts cleaning, metal pretreatment and decorative electroplating in the medical device industry.

Powder Coating 15 Sep 2022

Powder Coating Non-Conductive Substrates

Today’s low cure powders targeted at non-conductive substrates offer finishers options for finishing non-conductive substrates like wood and MDF.

Ask The Expert 8 Sep 2022

The Importance of Benchmarking Your Application Parameters

Having repeatability issues in your coating process? John Owed of Carlisle Fluid Technologies discusses the importance of benchmarking your application parameters in order to identify and quickly resolve problems.

Ask The Expert 5 Sep 2022

Reclaim Systems Recover Blast Media (and Dollars)

Thinking of investing in a blasting media reclaim system? Brandon Acker of Titan Abrasives Systems offers advice for choosing the right system for your operation.

basics 2 Sep 2022

Improving Transfer Efficiencies in Coating Operations

There are many methods for addressing electrostatic grounding in metal painting processes, and Tim Ulshafer from Mueller Electric says the best method for your process is a simple and worthwhile exercise.

Electroplating 18 Aug 2022

Achieving Coefficient of Friction Targets

Jennifer Geesey of Pavco Inc. offers advice for obtaining your desired coefficient of friction.

Ask The Expert 12 Aug 2022

How to Keep Your Paint Booth In Peak Condition

Proper cleaning and maintenance are crucial for keeping your finishing equipment running optimally. Bill Day of Global Finishing Solutions discusses 5 ways to keep your paint booth clean and operating efficiently.

Ask The Expert 8 Aug 2022

Disruptive Change: EVs and Finishing Opportunities

As EVs continue to claim an increasingly larger share of the automotive market, what can finishers expect in terms of demand for finishes? Mark Schario of Columbia Chemical shares his insights into the kinds of opportunities EVs present for finishers.