Pretreatments

A Perfect Case For Removing Sludge From Pretreatment

Chemical change ends sludge buildup for CNH coating line in plant in Fargo, N.D. as the company re-engineered their paint line’s pretreatment system to improve its performance and reduce costs, a process that took nearly two years and numerous trials before they were able to find just the right fit.

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Parts Cleaning

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Visits Metal Finishing Company

Financial assistance from NJ allows Superior Powder Coating to add 16 more workers to the 139 current employees.

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PPG Aerospace Special-Effect Coatings Bring Virgin Atlantic Airways’ Livery To Life

Proprietary PPG pigment gives highly-reflective, vibrant color to airline’s vision

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Electroplating

Chemetall Opens $25 Million Facility In Michigan This Month

200,000 square feet to house administrative, manufacturing, warehousing operations and physical testing laboratory.

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masking

The Profit Hunt: Finding the Hidden Cost of Electrocoat

Determining real costs means competing in deflationary times.

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curing

A Dip in the Coatings Pool for Durability

OEMs turn to dip coating for products both large and small.

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Parts Cleaning

Basket Case for Parts Maker Proves Sane Idea

Dürr Ecoclean’s Universal 81W chamber parts washer is for basket cleaning.

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Parts Cleaning

A Conversation With ... Sam Woehler, George Koch Sons and CCAI President

Sam Woehler was recently named president of the Chemical Coaters Association International, which is getting ready to host the Finishing Pavilion at Fabtech, Nov. 12–14 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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Parts Cleaning

Overcoming Strict Solvent Cleaning Regulations

Aerospace manufacturer tries unique approach to meet agency regulations

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Parts Cleaning

Ionic Liquids for Cleaning Operations at Air Force Air Logistics Centers: Part II

Researchers evaluate cleaners for potential use in wiping applications.

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