COLUMNS
CLINICS ASK THE EXPERTS
6 The Finishing Touch
Living on the edge at ECOAT14.
8 News
Metal finisher reaches agreement with California air board.
12 NASF Report
Plating industry gathers in Washington.
48 Association Digest
Updates from PCI, AAC, Electrocoat Association and CCAI.
50 Never Finished
Advice from the Grave: A lesson in humility.
52 Financial Finish
Business index indicates the finishing industry grew in April.
56 End of the Line
A conversation with Jim Jones, Dixie Industrial Finishing.
14 AbLE AND READy
Able Engineering's Arizona plating facility specializes in
aerospace repairs.
32 Painting / William H. Goughenour Jr.
Cure time for aluminum conversion coating.
34 Plating / Arthur S. Kushner
Phosphate sludge; gold pitting problem.
36 Powder Coating / Rodger Talbert
Powder over galvanized steel.
38 Cleaning / David S. Peterson
Zinc phosphate of brazed steel parts.
40 Electrocoating / Jose A. Tirado
Voids at welding points; bend test failure.
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42 NEW PRODUCTS
Esintech's TIG brush stainless steel
weld cleaning system impresses users.
30 Product Showcase:
Mechanical Finishing
The latest in mechanical
finishing technology.
20 Advancements in Non-Woven Abrasives
Abrasive technology is streamlined for metal fabrication
applications.
24 Are TGIC-Free Powder Coatings Right For you?
This alternative to TGIC-based polyester powder coatings
offers similar performance and enhanced transfer
efficiencies.
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