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Powder Coating

BEST DEFENSE: Military approves CARC powder coats

Department of Defense approves the use for military vehicles

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Anodizing

2020 Vision: Vacuum Coatings

Across all industries – medical device, automotive, electronics, military and aerospace ‑ electronic components are becoming smaller in size, but more complex in application capabilities.

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Gas 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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surfin

Corrosion Resistance Mechanism of a Chromium-Free Zinc-Flake Coating Film on Scratched Areas -

Chromium-free zinc flake coatings (zinc-rich paint) are used for automotive parts and construction parts, etc. that require a high degree of corrosion protection. The demand for this process is extremely high due in part to its being an environmentally-friendly, chromium-free process. Currently, the automotive industry and others are looking for this type of coating which exhibits superior performance. In 2008, we studied the high corrosion resistance mechanism of the chromium-free zinc flake coating film using polarization curves. Currently, we are working on studying this mechanism in greater detail, focusing on how corrosion is controlled, even on areas that are scratched.

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Electroplating

Cobalt-Free Technology for Trivalent Chromates on Zinc Plating

Corrosion and appearance requirements for plated steel parts continue to increase, while at the same time ever more restrictive environmental regulations are being put into place. As if these hurdles are not challenging enough for both process suppliers and applicators, there exists the compelling directive to reduce costs. Much of this is initially introduced by the European automotive industry, but then quickly spreads to automakers worldwide and to most other industries. In the field of zinc plating, the focus is on the protective conversion coatings and top coats that are applied to the zinc deposit. This paper examines the advantages of new cobalt-free technology as well as what is on the horizon regarding future requirements and regulations for zinc plating.

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aerospace

Development of Ni-Based High Wear Resistance Composite Coatings

Hard chromium has been used in automotive, aerospace, mining and general engineering industries due to its excellent wear resistance and low coefficient of friction.

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Anodizing

Cr(III) Conversion Layers on Zinc and Zinc Alloys: Evolution and Perspectives

Trivalent chromium conversion layers have successfully replaced hexavalent conversion chromium on zinc and zinc alloys for many applications, especially in the automotive industry since the entry in force of the ELV directive.

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management

Finishing Chemical Business Could Hit $8B by 2015

A new report out suggests that sales of metal finishing chemicals could hit $8 billion globally by 2015, driven by electronics and electrical, motor vehicle equipment and the aerospace industries.  

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automotive

New Developments in Corrosion Testing: Theory, Methods and Standards

This paper will give a broad overview of the newest developments in corrosion tests and their implementation in automotive standards.

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automotive

A Conversation With ... Jane Harrington

Ever wanted to look inside Rachel Ray’s cupboard, or Martha Stewart’s linen closet? That’s the same feeling we got when we asked Jane Harrington, color styling expert for PPG Industries’ automotive coatings business, to show us her personal car.

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