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Parts Cleaning

Vapor Degreasing: A Fresh Look at an Old Process

Solvent-based cleaning using a vapor degreaser is seeing a resurgence as an alternative cleaning method due to the development of environmentally safe cleaning fluids.

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How to Address Declining Powder Coating Coverage Over Time

Fine particles from reclaim could be to blame for powder coating problems that emerge over time. Avoid problems by keeping hooks clean, maintaining guns and using reclaim powder quickly to avoid accumulation of fines.

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Anodizing

Valence Surface Technologies Wins Multiple Space-Industry Approvals

The company will be offering special process services related to components that go into Earth’s orbit and beyond.

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CFS Unveils New Clean Room

Custom die cut, molded part and masking solutions supplier Custom Fabricating & Supplies has announced the addition of an ISO Class 7 certified clean room.

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Liquid Coating

Choosing the Right Paint Booth

When investing in a paint booth, choosing the ideal airflow style for your business’ needs is perhaps the most important decision. Royce Day of Global Finishing Solutions explains the pros and cons of the four primary paint booth airflow styles.

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nasf

NASF To Host Virtual Forum Reviewing EPA's Evaluation of PFAS

The July 28 webinar will discuss the EPA’s current review of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) compounds.

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economics

Finishing Index Advances 4 Points as Components Approach ‘No-Change’ level

Improved readings among all components signal decelerating contraction. The Index has risen 13 points from its low in April.

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automotive

Pneu-Mech Systems Hires Business Development Manager

Rick Aquino’s experience has involved work with large multinational companies including automotive OEMs.

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Parts Cleaning

Exair's FullStream Nozzle Produces Conical Rinsing Spray

Exair’s 1/4-NPT FullStream liquid atomizing spray nozzle provides a full cone spray pattern for pressurized liquids.

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nasf

Copper - More Than Just a Metal We Electroplate

Over many years, well-regarded AESF/NASF contributor Jack Dini contributed a series of fascinating columns to Plating & Surface Finishing, under the title Fact or Fiction?.  After his new offering in July, we are happy to offer a second welcome contribution to his output for the NASF, this time on copper.

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