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December Go-To Guy: Tom Dillon, Advanced Plating Technologies

Tom Dillon, Advanced Plating Technologies   Tom began at APT in 1983, working in their brass line and eventually moved into the gold room, polishing department, and to his current department of Powder Coating, where he is now serves in the supervisor position. "Tom continues to bring valued experience and quality to all of our customers," says John Lindstedt, APT owner.   If you know a guy or gal in the industry that you think should be recognized, email Jess Larkin at jlarkin@pfonline.com.

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Anodizing

Top Shops and the Chase for Excellence

Electroplating survey runs through December at pfonline.com.

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Liquid Coating

Aerospace: Base Coat-Clear Coat System Offers Benefits for Aircraft

This system improves buffability and extends service life.

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Parts Cleaning

Galvanizing, Powder Coat Give A1 Protection

Kansas City shop uses duplex coatings for extra corrosion resistance.

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Liquid Coating

Painting Q&A: Recirculating Air

Why should you recirculate the air in a paint booth?

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Electrocoating

The “Skills Gap” is Your Fault!

The disinterest of tomorrow’s workforce is your problem, too.

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Liquid Coating

Painting Q&A: Proper Oven Design

What kind of design is best for optimal efficiency of my painting line?

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First-Ever, All-Black Yacht Made Possible by Automotive Coatings

BASF says that fashion house Hugo Boss was determined to turn heads with a state-of-the art yacht that perfectly embodied their brand.

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basics

Low Temperature Curing of Hydrogen Silsesquioxane Surface Coatings for Corrosion Protection of Aluminum

This paper discusses vitreous enameling of hydrogen silsesquioxane (HSQ).

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