basics
Steps to Take Control of Wastewater Treatment
Finishing operations should consider their environmental impact and other motivating factors, beyond mere compliance.
Read MoreHow to Stop Powder Coatings from Drifting from Spray Booth
Nordson’s Frank Mohar says the main function of any powder booth is to contain excess powder overspray.
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How to Know When to Change Spray Booth Filters
When it comes to determining when to change your spray booth filters, Trey Peavy from Col-Met Engineered Finishing Solutions says to first differentiate between intake filters and exhaust filters.
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Understanding Compliance Inspection using the 6Ps Model
Staff from the City of Los Angeles Sanitation Department’s Bureau of Sanitation’s Industrial Waste Management Division, explain how metal finishers can utilize the 6Ps Model.
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Maximizing the Service Life of Process Tanks
PVDF liners have a proven history with delivering end users longer lasting, lower maintenance plating tanks.
WatchHow to Measure Ecoat Throwpower in the Field
Axalta’s Dan Rose says the regular monitoring, recording and charting of throwpower can be a very valuable tool for ensuring quality.
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When to Perform Vacuum Impregnation on Parts
Andy Marin from Godfrey and Wing says the general rule is that vacuum impregnation should be done before any surface finishes.
Read MoreUnderstanding Metallic Effect Powder Coatings
Metallic effect powder coating is a broad term, and Axalta’s Mike Withers says it usually covers powder coatings that have aluminum or mica pigments.
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Electrolytic Versus Electroless Nickel Plating
Electroless and electrolytic nickel platings are effective at significantly improving a part’s strength and durability, but the differences between the two processes are important to distinguish.
Read MoreHow to Select the Right Heater for Your System
When selecting equipment to operate a process lines, Edward Dulzer from Process Technology says there is a wide variety of products to choose from.
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