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Powder Coating

Coating Thickness Measurement: The Fundamentals

A review of available test methods, common applications and innovative instrumentation...

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Robot Saves on Labor Costs, Improves Quality

Faced with overseas competition and a regional labor shortage, Porcelain Metals Corporation turned to a supplier of robotic paint systems for assistance…

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Test Methods For Evaluating Anodized Aluminum

Benefits of anodizing include durability, color stability, ease of maintenance, aesthetics, cost of initial finish and the fact that it is a safe and healthy process. Maximizing these benefits to produce a high–performance aluminum finish can be accomplished by incorporating test procedures in the manufacturing process.  

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automotive

Gearing Up for Automotive Finishing

Things were changing in the Southeast United States. New industries were moving in, namely, automotive. Roy Metal Finishing saw this and geared up its production lines to meet the requirements of its newest customers...

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Quality Finishing: How to Select a Cyclic Corrosion Test Cabinet

To determine the most cost-effective materials to use in a corrosive environment, manufacturers routinely test raw materials, partial assemblies, randomly selected production pieces, finished items, returned goods, and competitors’ products.

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Liquid Coating

GM Truck Plant Uses High-Output Lighting for Paint Inspection

The perpendicular lighting fixtures provide GM with the ability to detect paint and metal imperfections, allowing them to correct flaws and enhance finishes…

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Improving Process Control

An imperceptible difference can be substantial depending on the circumstances...

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