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How to Reduce Waste for Two-Component Coatings
John Owed of Carlisle Fluid Technology suggests fluid metering equipment to reduce solvent and coating waste for multiple-component coatings.
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Plating with Zinc-Nickel: Benefits and Challenges
Chad Murphy of Columbia Chemical speaks about the benefits of various types of zinc-nickel alloy, and provides tips for manufacturers about the zinc-nickel plating process.
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How to Minimize Plug Loss and Leakage During Coating
Custom Fabricating and Supplies offers several tips to manufacturers having trouble with plug loss and leakage during coating.
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right Atomizing Spray Nozzle
Choosing the correct atomizing spray nozzle for your needs can be difficult. Thankfully, the engineers from EXAIR Corporation have designed a simple guide for choosing the nozzle you’ll need.
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Color is Key: Getting Color Right in Powder Coatings
What do powder coaters need to know about color management? Rik Mertens of Datacolor explains how digitalization helps save time and avoid error.
Read MoreHow to Troubleshoot and Fix Nickel Show from Hex-Chrome Baths
Nickel show on parts from hexavalent chromium baths can have many causes. Adam Blakeley of MacDermid Enthone lays out potential causes and how to fix them.
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When to Use Air Spray Guns or Rotary Bell Atomizers for Robotics
For automated finishing, are air spray guns or rotary bell atomizers better? Mark Dion from Dürr Systems explains the pros and cons of both for robotic painting.
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How to Design an Effective Racking System
Well-designed racking is an important part of any finishing operation. Richard Lang, who handles technical sales for EPSI’s racking and hanging division, offers insights for designing an effective racking system.
Read MoreHow to Handle and Eliminate Powder Coating Defects
For powder coating operations, an error report can turn defects and imperfections into an opportunity to improve.
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Pressure and Flow Control in Spray Guns and Rotary Atomizers
Tighter controls of paint flow and pressure may help finishers improve efficiency and profits.
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