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Finding Correlations to Salt Spray and UV Protection Hours
Bob Hohn with Assured Testing Services says it is often difficult to equate test duration to actual years of field service.
Read MoreHow to Measure Ecoat Throwpower in the Field
Axalta’s Dan Rose says the regular monitoring, recording and charting of throwpower can be a very valuable tool for ensuring quality.
Read MoreChoosing Between a Conveyor vs. Batch Processing
Although many companies are converting to conveyor or continuous processing, Bob Hauck from Spray Systems says there are advantages and disadvantages to each type of processing.
Read MoreChoosing the Right Vapor Degreasing Method
Venesia Hurtubise with MicroCare says experience and expertise are helpful in optimizing and developing cleaning cycles that will best suit a specific job.
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Preventing Dark Streaks in Trivalent Chromium
Matt Schario from Columbia Chemical explains what is the likely cause of these streaks and patterns, and how to prevent this from happening.
Read MoreConsiderations for Buying A Burn-Off Oven
A time-tested way to keep hooks clean is with a burn-off oven, and Steelman Industries’ Carlton Mann explains considerations for buying one.
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What Causes Discoloration of Clear Coat Powder?
Coaters sometimes have problems with cloudy appearance or yellowing of the coating, and expert Rodger Talbert has a few possible solutions.
Read MoreAre Burn-Off Ovens Safe?
Steelman Industries’ Carlton Mann says burn-off ovens are safe, and he offers some considerations for installing one.
Read MoreHow to Adjust a Burn-Off Oven To Remove Coatings
Q. We are having issues with our burn-off oven. It doesn’t seem to be adjusting to the amount of coating on the hooks and fixtures. What can I do to fix this?
Read MoreGas vs. Electric Ovens
What are the pros and cons for using gas or electric to heat a typical automotive supplier curing oven?
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