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Powder Coating

Growth Through Collaboration, Year After Year

Micron Metal Finishing, a job shop based in the south suburbs of Chicago, is a veteran of the Top Shops program. The shop’s co-owners walk through the shop’s growth over the years.

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On the Road

Products Finishing editor-in-chief Scott Francis contemplates the increasing return of business travel and the future of transportation markets for finishers.

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How to Avoid the Common Pitfalls of a Nadcap Audit

Suppliers within the aerospace industry can easily avoid many of the most common pitfalls of Nadcap audits by properly preparing in advance, explains Ethan Akins, Senior Business Development Manager at the Performance Review Institute, which is responsible for administering the Nadcap Program.

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Electroplating

Electrolytic Rack Stripping Best Practices

J.R. Eyerly of Haviland Enterprises discusses the benefits of switching to an electrolytic strip from a nitric-based nickel strip for rack stripping, as well as best practices to ensure desired results.

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Episode 17: 2022 Finishing Hall of Fame Inductee Tony Revier

Tony Revier of Uyemura International discusses his experiences in the industry, as well as his insights into what the future might hold for surface finishing. 

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Containment-Grade Coating Provides Enhanced Flexibility

Belzona 5815, a solvent-free containment-grade coating with enhanced flexibility, is designed to protect concrete chemical containment areas and bunds.

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electronics

Abrasive-Resistance Coating for Printed Circuit Boards

Shin-Etsu Silicones of America Inc.’s MR-Coat-01F and 02F conformal coating series offer significantly higher elongation than standard resin-based conformal coatings.

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Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions Acquires Sumter Coatings

Sumter Coatings’ ability to process lower flash-point chemicals will expand upon ErgonArmor’s current production capabilities.

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PPG Launches Multipurpose, Polyamide-Cured Coating

According to PPG, AmerLock 600 is ideal for fabrication shops and maintenance applications, and its compatibility with a wide range of substrates provides great flexibility.

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Ask The Expert

Know Your Tank Liner Options

Experiencing tank trouble? Curtis Goad of GOAD Company, supplier linings, plating tanks and critical containment, discusses tank lining options. 

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