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Automotive to Aerospace: Applying Automotive Paint Spray Booth Design Strategies to an Aircraft Paint Hangar

The following case study provides examples of how proven automotive paint finishing strategies can be applied to the design of an aerospace paint finishing facility to improve quality and...

Metal finishing

Industry and Government Must Work Together to Reduce Waste

As decisions are made concerning the prudent and proper responses to government regulatory requirements of the surface finishing industry, analysis of the total effects of each proposed responsive...

Preventing Leaks, Improving Looks, Increasing Profits

Read how the Surface Matrix Sealing System (TM) from IMPCO can lower parts rejection rates via a technique known as "filling porosity."

Selecting Cartridge Filters for Powder Coating Operations

The article discusses the range of filters available and the effect that different conditions and circumstances have on filter performance.

History and Development of TMC and New Technology Conversions: An Opinionated View

Transition metal conversion coatings are here to stay. Those who approach it correctly and do the necessary testing to verify the results will be best served in the long run.

SelectConnect™ Process for Metallizing Circuits on Molded Parts and Components

3D-MID are designed to maximize space use where components are placed at different heights and in different declinations.

Metal finishing

Anodizing for Aerospace: 101

As the aerospace industry demands more from the materials it uses, the finishing of the surface becomes a greater part of the final product.

Case Study: Analysis of Coating Failure on Hinged Steel Boxes

An investigation was performed to determine the cause of coating failures on several large hinged steel boxes. These boxes were constructed of sheet steel and were allegedly coated with...