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GBI: Finishing Index Sets Another High in October

The October 2020 GBI: Finishing reports a 54.5, the highest reading since the fourth quarter of 2018. The is the Index’s third consecutive month of expansion.

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Electroplating

Electro-codeposition of MCrAlY Coatings for Advanced Gas Turbine Applications - 11th Quarterly Research Report

The aim of this research is to seek a sulfur-free plating solution for electro-codeposition of (Ni,Co)-CrAlY composite coatings.  In this quarter, a sulfur-free, all-chloride plating solution was investigated to lower the sulfur content in the Ni-Co coating matrix.  Optimized bath composition and the use of a wetting agent are critical to good results.

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Saint-Gobain Abrasives Launches Safety Resource Microsite

Saint-Gobain Abrasives has launched a new online resource center focusing on the safe use of Norton abrasive products.

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Considerations for Bringing Passivation In House

If passivation is often required by your customers, moving this process in house can save time and money. However, it involves proper chemical handling and safety, compliance, equipment design and setup, and budget.

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Dürr Wins GACC 2020 Apprenticeship Award

The German American Chambers of Commerce have selected Dürr as the 2020 Apprenticeship Award winner for its implementation of the MAT2 apprenticeship program.

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Wireless Carrier Fleet Provides Modular Overhead Conveyance

Wireless, modular conveyor system provides flexibility and scalability for carrying parts through finishing processes.

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EXAIR's FullStream Liquid Nozzle Simplifies Conic Spraying

EXAIR’s 3/8 NPT FullStream Liquid Nozzle provides up to 250 PSIG liquid pressure in a conic shape at up to 800°F.

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Liquid Coating

HMG Paints Ltd. Recognized With UK Business Hero Award

The British Chamber of Commerce has awarded HMG Paints Ltd. with a UK Business Hero award for its role in developing hand sanitizer for essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Enhancing the Corrosion Resistance of Electroless Nickel with TCP

Ronatec and CHEMEON have achieved promising early results for bolstering electroless nickel corrosion resistance through the application of a trivalent chromium pretreatment (TCP) top coat.

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Troubleshooting Powder Coating Issues with SIRE Methodology

Steve Houston of Vitracoat Inc. describes the SIRE method he employs for troubleshooting powder coating lines that produce faulty parts.

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