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Avoiding Powder Coating Defects on TGIC-Free Metallic
ChemQuest’s Kevin Biller shares how to omit pinholes and voids when powder coating.
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Reducing Hardness for Polyester Resin
ChemQuest’s Kevin Biller answers the question of how to reduce hardness on a polyester resin for powder coating.
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3-Stage Versus 5-Stage Washers
Columnist Rodger Talbert explains the difference between a five-stage washer and a three-stage washer, and how one provides better corrosion protection over the other.
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Dirt in the Powder Coated Film
Rodger Talbert shares how to identify dirt showing up on powder-coated film and where it comes from.
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Proper Chemical Handling for Plating
Every year, improper chemical handling in industrial environments leads to injury and significant financial loss. Read about how to stay safe.
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Torque Tension Modifiers
Matt Schario of Columbia Chemical discusses the principles of torque tension and why it is a concern for platers who coat fasteners.
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Trends in Plating on Plastic
As plastics have become more ubiquitous, the demand for metal plating of plastics has increased.
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Film Thickness Control
Have a powder coating job that requires precise film thickness control? Products Finishing columnist Rodger Talbert offers advice controlling the variables that can impact your success.
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Powder Coating Aluminium Adhesion Failure
PF columnist Rodger Talbert offers advice for mitigating adhesion failure of powder coating on aluminum parts.
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Reducing VOCs
Coating materials (paint and solvent) are one of the most significant sources of VOC generation. John Owed of Carlisle Fluid Technologies offers advice for reducing VOC consumption.
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