Industrial Coatings - Articles - Page 46

OEMs Opt to Eliminate In-House Lamination Operations

October 1, 2018

OEMs that make parts or products from flat-rolled steel, aluminum and other metals are eliminating in-house lamination operations and outsourcing to experienced coil coaters instead

Excelling in Today’s Challenging Global Steel Marketplace

October 1, 2018

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How one steel manufacturer is addressing market obstacles and protecting its vital steel production assets from corrosion.

Coatings and New Treatments Extend The Life of Plastic Injection Molds

Jeff Elliot

August 10, 2018

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Injection molders are turning to a variety of coatings to protect their investment and reduce maintenance and running costs. These coatings, applied to mold cavities as well as moving, sliding components within the mold, come in a variety of styles from carbonbased coatings, PVD and PACVD deposition to nitriding techniques that share one overriding goal: hardening the surface of the steel to protect it against all manner of abuse.

Chrome Plating and PVD Coating with Aluminum Target on Polymeric Substrate

in the Automotive and Home Appliance Industries

Emad Behdad Mohammad Janatian Javad Saheban Mohsen Darzi

August 7, 2018

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In this article special emphasis is given to PVD technology and its application for polymeric materials in the automotive and home appliance industries, highlighting cost reduction and improved quality around surface modification of parts.

Metal Design and Sleek Coatings Provide Air-Like Aesthetic for Renovated Boeing Facility

August 1, 2018

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In an effort to streamline the production process and increase delivery time, plans were made to renovate the Charleston Boeing Delivery Center into a state-of-the-art aircraft paint facility in 2014.

Transportation Center Presents Paragon of Sustainability

July 1, 2018

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Well known for its high-performance qualities and durability, including superior resistance to ultraviolet rays and exceptional dirt and stain resistance, Sherwin-Williams Coil Coating's Fluropon offers many valuable features.

Dissecting Orange Peel – A Process-Oriented Approach, Part II

Michael Bonner

June 1, 2018

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In this two-part series, we explore how this carefully crafted design of experiments (DOE) isolated and contrasted the impact and interaction of three key process variables: film build; atomization, and coating viscosity (as determined by temperature).

Metal Adhesion and Corrosion Resistance of Coatings

Greg Monaghan Nerissa Swaim Ben Estill Victoria Winston

May 8, 2018

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The improved adhesion, good corrosion resistance and good QUV gloss retention show that the hydrophobic resin in the hybrid polymer can be used to reduce the effects of high acid on corrosion and of styrene on QUV gloss retention.

Impact of Traditional vs New Biobased Rust-Preventive Temporary Coatings

Boris A. Miksic Ivana Radic Ivan Stojanović Eric Uutala

May 7, 2018

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Following the results from this study, biobased preventative is an excellent and environmentally acceptable alternative to petroleum-based products in temporary corrosion protection.

Development of a Chemical-Resistant, Two-Component Polyurethane Coating System

Characterized by a Polycarbonate-Based Polyurethane Polyol

Kenji Horiguchi Takaki Jono Teppei Saito

April 11, 2018

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In this research, newly designed multifunctional polyol systems based on a polycarbonate structure and advanced polyisocyanate systems as crosslinkers were investigated in order to improve chemical resistance of coatings.