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To Improve Auto Coatings, New Tests Do More Than Scratch the Surface

Researchers describe three versions of a fast, reliable laboratory method for simulating scratching processes on automobile clearcoats.

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Electroplating

Fixing The Cause Of Yellowing In Blue Trivalent Passivate

When parts look great upon initial make-up, but begin to yellow in appearance after 2-4 weeks, Chad Murphy from Columbia Chemical says it can be a number of factors.

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Micro Surface Enhancement to Finish Performance Camshafts

Comp Cams has made numerous improvements to its CNC camshaft grinding process with a finishing technology that improves camshaft longevity and durability.

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Anodizing

Selecting the Best Anodizing Seal Process

Sealing of anodized aluminum is considered to be the most important of all the various steps in the anodizing process, and Coventya’s Michael McGinty explains how you seal ultimately determines the performance of the anodic oxide in its end-use environment.

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Optimum Anode Technology's Mark Geusic Passes

In 2008 he formed a partnership with Titan Metal Fabricators and started Optimum Anode Technologies.

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Powder Coating

It’s Time to Learn How to Win Again

As a new year begins, we will do well to evaluate the strategies that worked and those that did not.

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Liquid Coating

Elcometer Opens NA Headquarters, Training Center

The 22,000-square-foot facility not only provides office space for sales and technical support teams, but also accommodates their ISO 17025 test laboratory.

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Liquid Coating

Robert Bryant Named Chief Executive Officer Of Axalta

The company also announced that Sean Lannon has been named chief financial officer.   

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regulation

Ace Anodizing Receives ISO 9001:2015 Cert, Adds Cutting Capabilities

Company adds a cutback saw system designed for production cutting of bars or extrusions to close tolerances that uses a computer controlled back–gauge for accurate sawing performance and improved throughput.

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