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Episode 40: On The Line Discusses Industry Trends, Year Ahead

To celebrate the 40th installment of Products Finishing’s On the Line column and podcast, the PF crew sat down to discuss industry trends and initiatives. 

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Episode 39: Expediting ERP Software Deployments

Products Finishing learns about a recent manufacturing software deployment by Steelhead Technologies that was completed in record time for A1 Paint, Powder and Sandblasting.

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Causes for Cross Contamination

Cross contamination of powder coatings is often the result of poor habits in the powder room. Powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert offers an example of how to mitigate cross contamination. 

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Expanding Custom Work Enables Top Shop to Shine

This six-person shop rallies together to offer diverse finishing jobs that are growing to include custom show parts for automobiles and motorcycles. 

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Powder Coating

Recoating Best Practices

Powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert offers advice for recoating successfully without excess orange peel or inconsistent gloss. 

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Powder Coating

Low-Energy Powder Coating Helps Reduce Energy Consumption

Interpon D1036 Low-E cures at temperatures 30◦C lower than traditional powder coatings.

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Powder Coating

ERP Provider Demonstrates Streamlined Installation

Steelhead Technologies claims 36-hour ERP deployment sets new industry standard. 

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Forms+Surfaces Expands from Humble Beginnings to Global Market Leader

Originally founded in Santa Barbara, California, the company now manufactures in multiple U.S. locations and in India.

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Powder Coating

Surface Preparation for Best Adhesion for Powder Coating

Kevin Biller with ChemQuest recommends the proper way to prepare a surface for powder coating that leads to excellent adhesion on 304SST. 

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Proper Sieve Size for Powder Coating's Smooth Results

Kevin Biller at ChemQuest Powder Coating Research gives recommendations for sieve size to ensure surface smoothness.

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