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5 Things to Know About XRF Calibration
The proactive approach of validating measurement performance and calibrating only as often as necessary improves quality, consistency and reduces costs.
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Recoating Best Practices
Powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert offers advice for recoating successfully without excess orange peel or inconsistent gloss.
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Controlling Zinc and Manganese Phosphate Baths
Phosphate baths have become more complex. Understanding some of the key features of these baths and how they can influence finished coating is important.
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Optimizing Your Liquid Electrostatic System
For your electrostatic process to work consistently, there are three primary items to check: voltage at the applicator, part grounding, and compatibility of the coating material. John Owed of Carlisle Fluid Technologies walks you through the process.
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Cobalt’s Role In Passivation
Learn about cobalt in passivation, why it is being replaced and the alternative technology that is taking its place in this column from Christian Kissig of Columbia Chemical.
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Surface Preparation for Best Adhesion for Powder Coating
Kevin Biller with ChemQuest recommends the proper way to prepare a surface for powder coating that leads to excellent adhesion on 304SST.
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Proper Sieve Size for Powder Coating's Smooth Results
Kevin Biller at ChemQuest Powder Coating Research gives recommendations for sieve size to ensure surface smoothness.
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A Remarkable Rolls
Alex Innes, head of coachbuild design, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, describes the specially commissioned La Rose Noire Droptail as “glamour distilled.” The finishes, outside and in, contribute largely to that charm.
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Specialty Oven’s Hot Benefits and Other Questions Answered
Learn about the advantages of gas catalytic infrared pre-gel ovens in this article, including how they are energy efficient and can save users time and money when integrated into their existing systems.
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The Best Method for Coating Full-Size Aircraft
John Owed from Carlisle Fluid Technologies analyzes the difference between using air-assisted airless, air spray and other technologies for coating a full-size aircraft. Which is better?
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