automotive

Powder Coating

Powder Coating: Transforming the Automobile Industry and Beyond

Henry Ford once said, “You can have a Model-T in any color you want.

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automotive

Knaack’s Tool Boxes “Pick Up” Long-Term Appearance with Powder Coated Finish

That head-turning, just-out-of-the-factory mirror finish on aluminum tool boxes can last a long time, according to Knaack Manufacturing Company, one of the largest suppliers of industrial tool boxes and pick-up truck and van equipment.

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Liquid Coating

Mining for Efficiency

Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. develops service vehicles and material handling systems for a variety of industries. Recently, IMT made some changes to its paint booth filtration system that resulted in a cost savings of 68%. Here's how the company pulled it off...

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automotive

The Meniscus Effect

Question: I have painted some graphics for an overmolded automotive control button.

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economics

Reality Check: It's the (Fuel) Economy, Stupid

Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency reported that the average fuel economy of the nation’s cars and trucks had reached a 22-year low.

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automotive

Trends in the Automotive Industry Affecting Pretreatments

Helping automotive finishers deal with changes that affect how substrates are treated…

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automotive

Topcoat For Plastic Reflectors

Question: I work for a major manufacturer (made in the USA) of emergency warning lights for fire trucks, ambulances, and police cars.

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automotive

Stanrail Puts Painting on the Fast-Track

When Stanrail—a manufacturer of rail car doors—sought to paint large parts using a system that occupies only a small amount of real estate, it turned to a supplier for assistance…

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Cleaning Up Slot Cars

Question: I have a slot car track with a lot of rust on the end terminals that connect the two pieces together. (They are small pieces about 1/8-inch long, very fragile). Have you ever been a slot car HO racer?

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