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Paint Delamination Issues

What could be causing delamination of wood coated with water-based paints, papers and veneers?

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Electroplating

Water Problems

Does city water require further treatment before being used in electro-plating?

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Electrocoating

Bend Test Failure

Could pretreatment or tri-cat phosphate be causing e-coat failure in a mandrel bend test?

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management

By The Numbers: April Finishing Business Index at 53.4

Reading reflects the fourth consecutive month of growth.

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masking

Living on the Edge at ECOAT14

Electrocoaters and U.S. automakers work closely on corrosion issues at the ECOAT14 show in Orlando in April.

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surfin

Able And Ready For Arizona Plating Facility

Able Engineering’s Arizona plating facility specializes in aerospace repairs. See the video of the facility.

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Electroplating

A Conversation with … Jim Jones, Dixie Industrial Finishing

Longtime plating veteran and industry advocate Jim Jones has worked for Dixie Industrial Finishing in Tucker, Georgia, for more than 54 years.

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masking

Are TGIC-Free Powder Coatings Right For You?

This alternative to TGIC-based polyester powder coatings offers similar performance and enhanced transfer efficiencies.

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Advancements in Non-Woven Abrasives

Abrasive technology is streamlined for metal fabrication applications.

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management

Advice from the Grave

A lesson in humility from Ettore Barbatelli.

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