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Powder Coating

Over Curing Vs. Under Curing

Are defects in your powder-coated parts due to curing too long or not long enough? Verney Denerville of Tiger Drylac discusses the dangers of over- and under-curing and steps you can take to ensure a proper curing time for your parts.

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The Consolation Hire

Never, ever compromise and hire a person unless you’re confident they will succeed in the role.

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Liquid Coating

Mingo Aerospace Achieves Nadcap Accreditation

The company has been granted 18-month merit for Nadcap accreditation for Coatings—Thermal Spray and Grinding, AC710/1 and AC7109/8.

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Powder Coating

IFS Coatings Announce New Heat Sensitive Substrates Manager

IFS Coatings names Todd Gragg as Business Development Manager for its PureClad powder coating product line.

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Liquid Coating

PPG Reveals the Most Popular Auto Colors

Let’s admit it: there isn’t a whole lot of change when people show up at their dealerships to buy a new set of wheels.

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education

Weiler Abrasives Donates to Veteran Education Program

Workshops for Warriors trains and certifies veterans, wounded warriors and transitioning service members in CNC, welding, CAD and other technical trades. Weiler Abrasives, a longtime supporter of the nonprofit, recently donated $25,000.

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management

Diversity and Company Culture Define Top Shop

2022 Top Shop Hohman Plating puts an emphasis on quality, a wealth of services and company culture. 

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California Clarifies Rule to Phase Out Hexavalent Chromium Processes

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) appears to be set on a rule phasing out hexavalent chromium plating and anodizing processes that could disrupt industry and critical supply chains.

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Industry Urges Caution as White House Reviews EPA’s Proposed PFAS Superfund Listing

Stakeholders urge the White House regulatory review office to cautiously review the proposed hazardous substance listing of PFOS and PFOA under CERCLA and to identify the potential negative impacts on Superfund cleanups.

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A Life Lesson from a Quiet Titan of Finishing

Bill Nimtz was always most comfortable around the genuine and the ordinary. I think his kinship with people, all people, is what drove him to share a lesson that has stuck with me for decades.

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