Electrocoating

racking

How to Increase Throughput with Racking

Q. How can I increase the throughput of my finishing line through proper racking protocols?

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Parts Cleaning

Parts2Clean Show Addresses New Cleaning Challenges

Global trends such as electromobility, lightweight construction, Industry 4.0, sustainability and more at show Oct. 24-26 in Stuttgart, Germany.

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automotive

VIDEO: Mercedes-Benz Picks Ecopaint RoDip for New SC Plant

Rotating vehicles up to 26 feet long through an immersion bath is something that has never happened before, says Dürr Group, one of the world's leading mechanical and plant engineering firms with automation expertise.

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Electrocoating

A Conversation with Nathan Silvernail, PPG

Nathan Silvernail is the technical manager for Substrate Protection at PPG’s North American region in Springdale, Pennsylvania. He manages industrial electrocoat and pretreatment. Nathan received a Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry from the University of Notre Dame before starting his career with PPG in 2008. He is the owner of six patents with more pending.

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Electroplating

Just a Hook? Watch Production Plus' Magic Rack's CNC Wire Bending Video

CNC wire bending capabilities video that shows how the Columbus, Ohio-based company can complete customized requests with precision.

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Electrocoating

PPG Coatings Protect World's Tallest Condo Tower

Designed by noted architect Rafael Viñoly, the 96-story skyscraper features a lattice-like network of aluminum window wall systems finished with PPG's Duranar Sunstorm Gray Mica and Sunlight Silver coatings.

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Liquid Coating

A Conversation with Bill Oney, Therma-Tron-X

Bill Oney recently joined TTX as a sales engineer, but has a long career in finishing. He is a retired Marine Corp Chief Warrant Officer Third Grade with almost 21 years of combined active and reserve time.

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basics

How to Identify and Control Poor Ecoat Film Appearance

Q. We are experiencing textured ecoat on galvanized service parts and were told the galvanized coating is electrolytically applied with 60/60 zinc weights.

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Rolls-Royce's Profound Paint Job with 23.75-Carat Gold

Imagine a paint job for a vehicle that is 10 layers thick and which uses 250 percent more paint than the standard, a standard which is already superlative.

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Guys Like Milt Sr. and John

The first time John Lindstedt met Milt Stevenson Sr. was in the 1970s when Lindstedt considered installing an electroless nickel line in his plating operation in Milwaukee.

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