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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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Best Practices for Blast Room Maintenance
A high-quality blast room is a large investment. Brandon Acker of Titan Abrasive Systems discusses proper care for your blasting equipment.
Read MorePrevent Plating Problems with Critical Inspections
Tanks and their contents should be regularly inspected visually and analytically. When a quality issue arises, it is important to quickly pinpoint where the main problem is by checking which parameter is out of line.
Read MorePowder Coatings vs Energy-Cure Coatings
Examining the basic differences between powder coatings and energy-cure coatings can help answer the question of whether or not one of these technologies might be appropriate for a specific application.
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Repair of Powder Surface Defects
Powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert offers advice for repairing scratches and other surface imperfections and recoating.
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Electroless Nickel Conference 2023: Learn, Solve, Network
The Electroless Nickel Conference 2023 takes place Sept. 26-29th in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Trivalent Chrome Overview
As the finishing industry begins to move away from the use of hexavalent chromium to trivalent chromium, what factors should finishers consider as they make new investments? Mark Schario, chief technology officer for Columbia Chemical offers a helpful overview of this complicated topic.
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