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Reliant Aluminum Products Hires Technical Sales Rep
Laura Moore has more than 18 years’ experience in the metal finishing industry, having served in a variety of project management positions, including vice president of operations.
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Mobile Device Measures Coating Thickness on Variety of Metals
The Phascope Paint has large measuring range up to 98 mils, and is well-suited for very thick coatings.
Read MoreChoosing the Right Cleaning Chemistries
Parts cleaning is critical to ensure components are ready for the next stage in the process, and MicroCare’s Mike Jones explains how to pick the right chemistries.
Read MoreWhat to Look for in a Curing Oven
Buying a new oven is not something that most powder operations will do frequently, but expert Rodger Talbert explains the best approach to take when you are faced with this challenge.
Read MoreFinishing Shops Celebrate Top Shops Awards in Unique Ways
As we get ready to open the next survey to determine which finishing operations will be crowned the 2019 Products Finishing Top Shops, we look at how previous winners have celebrated the honor.
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Finishing Industry Returns to High-Speed Expansion
September’s Finishing Index reading exceeds two of the last three peaks.
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A Conversation with Rick Hunter, A.M. Metal Finishing
His shop has been a Products Finishing Top Shop for both plating and powder coating almost every year since the survey began. Hunter runs the Orlando, Florida, shop with his wife, Sloane.
Read MoreOptions for Removing Paint from Part Racks
Traditionally, paint removal is achieved by either mechanical, thermal or chemical methods, and often it is contracted out.There are some key disadvantages to outsourcing your paint-removal requirements, however, explains Atotech’s Sylvain Masson.
Read MoreArchitectural Coatings Help Minnesota Shop Grow Finishing Operation
Twin City Powder Coating now boasts 36,000 square feet, two 40-foot ovens with matching coating booths, one 8-foot oven and coating booth, and six manual coating systems.
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Chemical Storage Tank Scrubbers Remove Venting Fumes
Tri-Mer’s chemical storage tank scrubbers use distinctive tower packing to remove venting fumes.
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