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When Toronto-based RadEX Powder Coatings expanded its offerings to include wood finishing, the company selected UV powder coatings as the right tool for the job...
Read MorePowder Coating: Defining an Industry and Coloring a World
The growth of the powder coating industry during the last twenty years has been dramatic, with new applications continually being developed to ensure ever expanding market penetration in a wide range of industries.
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Cutting-Edge Approaches to Coating Wood
Powder coating has been used with great success in the metal finishing industry for decades.
Read More2024-T6 or -T8 Aluminum
Question: 2024-T6 or -T8 Aluminum should not be substantially softened by brief heating at 200F or even somewhat higher.
Read MorePlastisol Drips
Question: Just read your comment and response to C.O. in the January 2003 issue, Re: Plastisol Drips.
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Understanding Infrared Curing
Infrared cure is gaining increased attention from coaters as a result of shorter cure cycles and the possibility of smaller floor space requirements when compared to convection oven curing.
Read MoreOutgassing in Die-Cast Parts
Question: We are in the process of powder coating zinc die-castings and are having a problem with outgassing.
Read MoreUV Coating Myths
UV coating technology is well established in several industries, but for many in the finishing industry it is a relatively new process. Here are some common myths and misconceptions along with the truth . . .
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