Ed Petrie

Fundamentals of Paint Adhesion

Ed Petrie, Metal Finishing’s “Adhesion and Bonding” columnist, discusses the three operational mechanisms involved in ensuring optimal paint adhesion.

Sealants Aim to Reduce Noise Levels in Automobiles

Ed Petrie, Metal Finishing’s “Adhesion & Bonding” columnist, reviews noise-dampening sealants that have created a niche market for automotive applications.

Metal finishing

The evolution of bio-based green solvents

Growing concern over volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other emissions is motivating adhesive and coating formulators to capture and recycle solvents, reduce solvent use, or switch to solvents...