basics
How to Recoat a Part
Is there a standard way to prepare a surface and apply a second coat of powder?
Read MoreSpray Application 101
When it's time to upgrade from older cup guns, what spray gun technologies should a shop be considering?
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Aluminum Surface Finishing Corrosion Causes and Troubleshooting
In this paper, a review of several process solutions, examining coolants, solvent cleaning, alkaline clean/etch and deoxidizing/desmutting, listing intended and unintended chemical reactions along with possible mechanisms that would favor corrosion formation.
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PRAB Adds Evaled Evaporative Line, Enters Wastewater Treatment Sector
Partnering with Italian company Veolia to market and support the exclusive Evaled line of evaporative technology in North America.
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Is Your Electroplating Waste Hazardous?
Some that bears precious metals is, and there are a host of regulations to consider when recycling.
Read MoreHow to Determine if Coating is Powder or Liquid
How can I tell if a metal part is powder coated or liquid painted?
Read MorePreparation of Stainless Steel for Powder Coating
Should type 316 stainless steel castings be sandblasted before powder coating, or can they be chemically etched? Should the parts be pre-heated in an oven before coating?
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How to Select the Right Flap Disc
Consider these five variables to determine what fits your application.
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8 Things You Need to Know About Paint Booth Lighting
Global Finishing Solutions has come up with some helpful insights on lighting for paints booths which plays a crucial role in achieving a quality paint job.
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California Proposes Nation’s First Drinking Water Standard for Hexavalent Chromium
Proposed regulations set the maximum contaminant level for chromium-6 in drinking water at 10 parts per billion, five times less than the current total chromium standard of 50 ppb, which includes both trivalent chromium (chromium-3) and chromium-6.
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