Pretreatments

E-Coat Q&A: Gap Size Specifications

E-Coat expert Jose Tirado answers a question on whether there is a standard or a design rule that specifies the minimum gap necessary for complete coating during electrocoating?

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Dis-Charge Your Powder

A practical approach to managing electrostatic problems and hazards during powder coating

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Cleaning Prior to PVD/CVD Coating

Determining the cleanliness and chemical de-coating of PVD/CVD layers.

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Powder Coat Q&A: A Good System Gone Bad

Rodger Tallbert answers a question about a problem with light coating on an automotive product, where the coater is not getting the kind of coverage they got when the system was new.

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CCAI Presents "Basics of Powder Coating" in Spanish on April 16 in Miami

Conceptos Básicos de Pintura en Polvo en Español, to be held on Tuesday, April 16 at the American Welding Society Headquarters Conference Center in Miami, FL.

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CCAI SoCal Chapter Partners with Marines on 'Toys for Tots' Event

Nearly 190 toys collected to help disadvantaged kids

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BASF building new automotive coatings plant in Shanghai

New production facility is scheduled to commence operation in early 2014; complements the company’s existing plant in Shanghai, which has been operating for more than 15 years.

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PPG Also Wins $1.5 Million Through DoD’s SERDP

PPG will work with ARL to develop a powder topcoat that will meet military standards for ultraviolet durability, matte finish and resistance to chemical agents.

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StandardAero Gets Certification for Protective Coatings

Eight of its aircraft paint technicians have completed the Embry Riddle Aeronautics University/Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) program in aircraft painting.

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Q&A: Spray Gun Flow Rate Problem

Q. We have problems achieving consistent paint flow through our spray guns (typical rates range from 10 to 50 g/min).

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