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NASF, AESF Scholarship Program Accepting Applications
The deadline for applications is Feb. 26, 2023.
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Education, Networking, Insights at 2023 Parts Cleaning Conference
Attend the Parts Cleaning Conference in Cleveland, Ohio on April 19th, 2023, for a comprehensive look into all things having to do with cleaning technology.
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Circle-Prosco Introduces Paint Line University
Closing the finishing industry’s talent gap.
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Two Approaches to an Array of Exterior Colors
VW and BMW introduce new vehicles with different approaches to the exterior color pallet.
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MicroCare Opens New Warehouse, Distribution Center
A new manufacturing warehouse and distribution center for MicroCare has opened in Leeds, England.
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Painted Torque Tubes
Imagineering Finishing Technologies’ painting services encompass many color options for a variety of applications.
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ERP for Finishing Companies
Robert (Bobby) Haggard, consultant for TrinSoft LLC, discusses the growing need for all-inclusive ERP solutions for finishing operations.
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Development of a Novel Hexavalent-Chromium-Free Aluminum Sacrificial Paint
Hexavalent chromium is a known carcinogen, repro-toxin, and mutagen. Its elimination is of high importance to the aerospace industry, which has struggled to find high performing alternatives. Legacy aluminum sacrificial paints have traditionally utilized hexavalent chromium to prevent corrosion and coatings which are equal to or better than have been difficult. This first paper discusses the novel process from the supplier point-of-view.
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Hexavalent-Chromium-Free Aluminum Sacrificial Paint Validation
Hexavalent chromium is a known carcinogen, repro-toxin and mutagen. Its elimination is of high importance to the aerospace industry, which has struggled to find high performing alternatives. Legacy aluminum sacrificial paints have traditionally utilized hexavalent chromium to prevent corrosion and coatings which are equal to or better than have been difficult. This second of two papers discusses the hexavalent-chromium-free process from the user point-of-view in terms of the process validation work by Rolls Royce Corporation.
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The Value of Robotic Paint Performance Testing
Considerations for implementing the use of automation for paint performance testing.
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