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Read More“True Black” PVD Coating Has Arrived
After 10 years, Vapor Technologies says it has hit the mark with the world’s first true-black advanced “low-temperature arc vapor deposition” (LTAVD) coating.
Read MoreLean = Green for Reliable Plating Works/Elite Finishing
The benefits of lean operations in the plating industry are well known. Here's a story on how a $12 million company, Reliable Plating Works/Elite Finishing in Milwaukee, saved more than $1 million.
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PPG Aerospace Goes For Gold With British Airways’ Olympics Jet
Topcoats in gold, light grey and white celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Read MorePerformance Testing
We powder coat thicker gauges of steel (10-gauge to ¼-inch plate), using a blast operation for some of the heavier parts. We want to test the parts to confirm proper pretreatment coating performance before shipment, but we have some problems with impact and conical mandrel bend testing. The aggressive reaction of the washer chemistry can cause flash rust or other problems on the lightweight panels needed for the bend tests. Is there some way to create a bend test for our heavier materials? How can we confirm that our pretreatment and powder are working correctly?
Read MorePowder Touchup
Our powder booths have an automatic application area followed by two manual touch-up stations. We have ongoing problems with light coating in areas of the parts, requiring manual touch-up. Areas around welds, seams and inside corners do not get the required coverage, and we have to use spray touch-up paint or recoat the parts. How can we do a better job in these areas?
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Jerry Trostle Leaving Wagner Systems, PCI Board
Matthias Koehler, with more than 10 years of experience within Wagner-Group in Europe and internationally, will become new GM
Read MoreStreaks in Coating
We apply a medium-gloss gray powder on our parts at around 3 to 4 mils thickness. Sometimes our operators leave streaks on the parts when they apply the powder, and some areas are darker than others before cure and clearly visible after cure. What is causing the streaks, and how can we fix the problem so we do not get them?
Read MorePlating on Tellurium Copper Alloys
A reader's method for plating tellurium copper alloys is better than Arthur Kushner's original suggestion.
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Florida Plater Shines Brightly On "Bachelorette"
A.M. Metal Finishing executive Joe Gendreau gets a shot at TV stardom
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