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Highlights from SUR/FIN 2024
The finishing industry's largest trade show and technical conference featured a keynote address from Air Force engineer Chad Hogan on aerospace coatings research.
Scott Francis
Editor-In-Chief, Gardner Business Media
Electroless Nickel On the Rise
ENC 2023 was held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, offering a wealth of educational programming and networking opportunities for finishers looking to grow their electroless nickel business.
Read MoreZinc and Black Trivalent Chromate Plated Parts
Varland Plating dedicated countless hours and resources to devise a process that not only ensures consistent quality but also delivers an aesthetically superior finish.
Read MorePowder Coating Forms and Surfaces
A peek at an automated powder coating line utilized by outdoor and architectural furniture and fixtures fabricator Forms + Surfaces (Pittsburgh, Pa.).
Read MorePlating Additively Manufactured Plastic Parts
Using electroplating to enhance the structural properties of 3D printed parts.
Read MoreFinishing for the Big Screen
Leonhardt Plating Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio provides finishes for several components that make up the kettles and other parts in popcorn machines at your local cinema.
Read MoreZinc Barrel Plating
A recent visit to Mechanical Finishers Inc. (Cincinnati, Ohio) offers a look at zinc barrel plated automotive parts.
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Women in Finishing Forum Tours Regal Boats
This month’s Photo Finish features a finishing process on a Regal boat.
Lori Beckman
Senior Editor, Products Finishing
Powder Coating Week 2023 Wraps
The Powder Coating Institute’s annual Powder Coating Week technical conference draws a record crowd for 2023.
Read MorePainted Torque Tubes
Imagineering Finishing Technologies’ painting services encompass many color options for a variety of applications.
Read MoreValve Finishes
Nickel and chrome plated brass plumbing valve bodies by Everbright Metal Finishers.
Read MoreSelective Finishes
A look at finishing complex parts through selective plating and selective powder coating.
Read MorePowder Coated Trellis
These powder-coated awnings were created for a new Amazon distribution center in Denver, Colo.
Read MorePowder Coating Sublimation
This decorative powder coating system can be used to create realistic wood grains and custom images.
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Masking Solutions for Diverse Applications
Global Mask of Barcelona, Spain showcases its solutions at Paint Expo 2024 in Germany.
Scott Francis
Editor-In-Chief, Gardner Business Media
Powder Coating Chain
Some powder coating jobs are trickier than others. Here’s a peek at how Keystone Koating recently powder coated a long chain.
Read MoreTalking Finishing Regulatory Policy
The National Association for Surface Finishing recently held its Washington Forum – a great event providing insight into policy discussions on the table in D.C.
Read MoreClear Powder Coating
In the January installment of Products Finishing’s Photo Finish column, CNV Architectural Coatings offers a peek at its clear powder coating process.
Read MoreDeimco Hosts U.S. Senator Joni Ernst
The company’s 10,800 square foot expansion was opened in early 2021 and is now fully operational.
Read MoreBack On the Trade Show Floor
As business continues to recover from pandemic-related challenges, the return of industry events has been a much-needed morale boost for finishers.
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National Surface Finishing Day is Just Around the Corner
Products Finishing visited Cincinnati area finishing facilities in 2023 as part of celebrations for National Surface Finishing Day. This year’s NSFD will take place on Wednesday, March 6.
Scott Francis
Editor-In-Chief, Gardner Business Media
Coating Vending Machine Frames
Performance Powder Coating of Longwood, Florida showcases a recent project completed for Everest Ice and Water Systems.
Read MoreCleaning and Passivation of Custom Springs
A custom chemical cleaning and descaling process helps protect these highly-specialized springs that are used in the nuclear energy industry.
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