Liquid Coating
Precision Spraying Makes Its Mark
Handling minute quantities of spray material requires specialized coating equipment...
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Question: Could you provide me with more information on non-metallic coatings on plastics, like plastic coatings on a plastic substrate?
Read MoreHumorous, Scary and Practical Advice
Question: I just finished reading your August 2004 column in Products Finishing.
Read MoreVinyl Caps for Wire Ends
Question: We use a piece of heavy gage wire in one of our products.
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Jewel of Niles
Niles Mfg. has been framed—frame coated that is! The Ohio-based job shop has found a role as a provider of FrameCoatTM electrocoating of prototype parts for Tier One automotive plants and captive shops...
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Question: We manufacture water features for fountains, pools and ponds.
Read MoreAccelerated Aging Tests
Question: I recently experienced a failure on an accelerated aging test of a polyurethane coating system.
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A Baffling Development
When The HON Company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of office furniture and components, realized that 50% of the paint it was applying was being lost in overspray, it turned to an industry supplier for an innovative solution…
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Optimizing Paint Durability, Part I
The rapid deployment of military force dictates that military assets be readily available in potential areas of conflict. As a means to this end, military equipment is prepositioned on ships. While the combat systems are sequestered in environmentally controlled holding areas, tactical systems are chained to the deck in a harsh marine environment. Following 24–30 months of marine exposure, the vast majority of once new equipment is in need of selective overhaul…
Read MorePaint Compatibility
Question: With regard to the question "Painting Cast Iron Valves" sent in from P.J., there are so many unanswered questions in my mind concerning his high rework rate that he says is close to 100%. It may sound strange, but I could feel the frustration in myself in not being able to evaluate his set up and solve his problem.
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