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Electroplating 23 Jul 2012

Roy Metal Finishing Invests $2.6M In New Building, Land in Piedmont, SC

Largest electroplating firm in the Southeast says it plans expansion; also purchases 10 acres for further expansion

additive-manufacturing 20 Jul 2012

Powder on Galvaneal

We have customers that want a smooth powder coating on a galvaneal finish. We prep with a light alcohol wipe, prebake the parts to allow for off-gassing, then spray with a smooth powder. We are having problems with “craters” and specs, so the surfaces won’t pass a class “A” test. Is there a way to coat a galvaneal part with a smooth powder that does not have a special additive?

Powder Coating 19 Jul 2012

Fixing Fish Eyes When Powder Coating Over Electrocoat

We powder coat wheels that come into our facility with an e-coat finish already applied. Recently, we have started getting fisheyes in every batch after we apply the powder coat over the e-coat.

Powder Coating 18 Jul 2012

Color Match Problems

I am powder coating using RAL 7035 in polyester as well as in hybrid and cannot get the required shade per the shade card. What are the assignable causes?

Powder Coating 18 Jul 2012

CCAI Honors Chapters User of the Year; Elects New Board

Sam Woehler from George Koch Sons will be new CCAI President; Kevin Coursin of KMI Systems is VP; and Ron Lum from Coral Chemical is Secretary/Treasurer

Powder Coating 17 Jul 2012

Q&A: Problems with Silicone Plugs

We have problems with smooth powder coat finishes from what we think is plug contamination. When a silicone masking plug touches the surface of a part, it causes a powder separation similar to a large fish eye. Is this a common problem, and how do we avoid it? Will washing the silicone plugs before they are used help?

Electroplating 16 Jul 2012

Circle-Prosco Plans New $4.3M Facility

Manufacturer of specialty chemicals for the metal finishing industry will expand its current operations into a new location in Bloomington, adding 11 new jobs by 2015.

Powder Coating 16 Jul 2012

Powder Environmental Room

We are building a new powder system and wonder about the benefits of enclosing the powder booths in an environmental room. It is very expensive, and the climate control system also will cost money to operate. How can we justify the expense?