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XRF Coatings Analyzer Aims for Faster Throughput, Better Results
Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science expands the capabilities of its X-Strata920 XRF coatings analyzer to include a new high-resolution detector and a sample stage configuration.
Read MoreAxalta Launches Glass and Ceramic Coatings Portfolio
Eleglas coatings are designed to protect and enhance the aesthetics of glass and ceramic surfaces and feature a water-based-polymer, anti-shatter technology that provides a protective liner to keep glass and ceramic fragments intact in the event of a break,
Read MoreWill the Tariff Battles Help or Hinder North American Finishers?
It seems finishers could pick up business if Chinese products aren’t as cheap to import as those made in the U.S.
Read MoreLeading an Effective and Efficient Powder Coating Operation
Axalta Coating Systems’ Mike Withers has some sound advice for an inexperienced painter who’s been charged with running a powder line.
Read MoreCauses and Fixes for Liquid Paint Defects
Outgassing is a common cause of paint defects such as craters, ruptures and pinholing, and Chemetall’s Tomasz Slezak explains how you can identify and eliminate the problem.
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Passing Customer Specs for High Phosphorus Electroless Nickel Deposits
Coventya’s Brad Durkin explains how to provide greater than 10.5 percent phosphorus in an EN deposit.
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The Value of PVD Coatings for Medical Devices
Applying a PVD coating to medical devices can offer both aesthetic and functional advantages. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions.
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Hard Gold Plating vs. Soft Gold Plating
To properly specify which type of gold electrodeposit is better for a particular application, five key design considerations should be addressed.
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A Conversation with Pat Gleason, Microfinish
The technical services manager for Microfinish of St. Louis, Missouri, is considered one of the most respected people in the finishing industry and was recognized as an NASF Fellow at its 2018 conference.
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Back to School in Switch to Powder Coating
School furnishings manufacturer Fleetwood Group makes the change from liquid coating and learns a valuable lesson.
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