Liquid Coating
Coating Long Tubes
Question: I'm a manufacturing engineer who was recently hired on to look at paint problems.
Read MoreGreen with Envy
The John Deere Des Moines Works in Ankeny, IA is thriving, thanks to a combination of state-of-the-art technology and an inventive management philosophy…
Read MoreAutomobile Painting
Question: I hope you can advise or give some direction as to where I could go to get the type of training to become a successful automobile painter.
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Getting Color Right
Color matching and measurement is not a task that should be taken lightly. In fact, consistent, accurate color comparison demands attention to detail and cooperation between finishers and their coating suppliers...
Read MoreTest Panel Preparation
Question: I am chair of a historical society paint committee which is trying to determine the correct paint colors used by a long-defunct railroad company for their equipment and structures.
Read MoreStripping Hangers
Question: I use steel angles as part of a racking system to horizontally coat aluminum extrusions with high-performance, high-temperature materials.
Read MoreAdhesion of UV-Cured Ink to UV-Cured Coating
Question: I am a printing shop supervisor searching for a UV-cured ink, which can be printed onto a metal substrate that has been powder coated with a polyester paint.
Read MoreUsing Aluminum at Sea
Quesiton: My company deploys equipment housed in an enclosure that is located in a mild salt-spray environment but no sun/UV exposure.
Read MoreTungsten Carbide Precision Wear Parts
Question: I represent a manufacturer of tungsten carbide precision wear parts.
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