The newest episode of #OnTheLine is here!
In this episode we catch up with Derek DeGeest, president of DeGeest Corp. and Lesta USA, to discuss trends in finishing automation, workforce and succession planning, and addressing the challenges of implementing new technology. Listen in on our conversation here: https://bit.ly/3Pev5iC
#podcast #OTL #surfacefinishing #liquidcoating #automation #workforce
Happy New Year, coaters and platers! The first Products Finishing issue of 2025 is here! This month you can find features that include:
- CoatingAI new tool that optimizes and automates powder coating
- A new helpline from Surface Technology, Inc. give EN platers real time support
- FANUC America Corporation's new cobot is the first explosion-proof solution for coaters
- Our parts cleaning section focuses on replacement solvents and safe cleaning environments.
As always you can find expert clinics in #plating, #powdercoating and #liquidcoating well as an #OnTheLine interview with Derek Degeest and a reminder to start planning your National Surface Finishing Day celebrations! Read this issue and subscribe here: https://bit.ly/3C8PYbA
A new episode of #OnTheLine is now available!
In this episode we caught up with Veterans Metal owner Andrew Kossowski at this year's FABTECH expo. We first spoke to Andrew Kossowski at the end of 2021 (Check out episode #14). We have since kept up and gotten periodic updates about the company’s transformation from a traditional metal finishing job shop to a state-of-the-art finishing operation utilizing the latest in software and automation solutions. Take a listen here: https://bit.ly/4hTdfih
#automation #jobshop #electroplating #anodizing
And just like that, another year has come and gone! The last Products Finishing is now available. Here are 5 things you can expect in this month's pages.
1. Testing Safe Alternative Conversion Coatings
2. By focusing on effluent treatment and efficient tin recovery, Gator Systems meets stringent environmental standards.
3. Vulcan IR Systems shares 5 maintenance tips for gas catalytic infrared ovens
4. Learn 5 common electroplating pitfalls and how to avoid them
5. Caplugs provides a cost-benefit analysis of custom masking
These features and more insights from industry experts in #plating #powdercoating and #liquidcoating are now available. Read and subscribe here: https://bit.ly/4e1cWz2
The newest issue of Products Finishing is now available! Here are 5 things you can learn about this month:
- A look at how Certified Enameling has streamlined its coating process for fater turnaround on architectural coatings.
- MacDermid Enthone Inustrial Solutions offers a look at sustainable solutions for hard #chrome.
- Find solutions to increase your #racking efficiency and quality.
- Our parts cleaning section covers common #cleaning problems and how to tackle them.
- Learn how you can start to implement #automation into your #liquidcoating process.
These features and more insights from industry experts in #plating #powdercoating #liquidcoating and #testing are now available. Read and subscribe here: https://bit.ly/3C8PYbA
We saw so many great new products last week on the FABTECH show floor! We spoke with Kyle Steele about two new products from Nordson Industrial Coating Systems. Check out the first of many post-show reviews below! ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4fbYyEB
#automation #powdercoating #technology #innovations #coatingstechnology
Last month, the Products Finishing team visited Therma-Tron-X, Inc. in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The company is currently undergoing a construction expansion to add an additional 90 thousand square feet to its building. We met up with Brad Andrea who gave us a tour. Watch here: https://youtu.be/3k-_7oGVA-E
#PlantTour #SurfaceFinishing #technology #testing
The newest issue of Products Finishing is now available! Here are 5 things you can learn about this month:
- MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions shares how to treat and coat different materials for industries like #areospace
- Serfilco introduced a new #wastewater purification system that uses ceramic molecular media to remove metals and impurities in water
- Techmetals added new thermal spray capabilities to support OEMs and Tier 1 companies
- Keyland Polymer UV Powder, LLC explains how to coat parts with lower temperature thresholds, such as plastics or #composites
These features and more insights from industry experts in #curing #plating and #mechanicalfinishing are now available. Read and subscribe here: https://bit.ly/4e1cWz2
Last month, our team had the opportunity to visit Professional Plating Inc. to see a couple of new lines that have been installed. In July of this year the company installed a new epoxy ecoat line from Therma-Tron-X, Inc.. Also new is a zinc barrel plating line installed at the end of 2023. Watch our conversation regarding the upgrades with Larry Dietz here: https://bit.ly/4d1jxJ1
#ecoat #plating #anodizing #TopShops
The newest issue of Products Finishing is now available! Here are 5 things you can learn about this month:
- Chicago Anodizing Company recently completed a major renovation, increasing its capacity for hardcoat anodizing and Type II anodizing.
- Advint offers unique and evolving electroplating training.
- Simcote offers exopy coated rebar
- Venjakob Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG and Plasmatreat GmbH have collaborated on an innovative solution for UV coatings on EV batteries
- Our quarterly parts cleaning section offers a look at cleaning for successful plating
These features and more insights from industry experts in #powdercoating #plating and #mechanicalfinishing are now available. Read and subscribe here: https://bit.ly/4e1cWz2
#EV #UVcoatings #automotive #plating #electroplating #cleaning #anodizing
Varland Plating’s new EN line from Corrotec Inc. automates functionality that controls barrel movement, bath level control, drainage, chemistry feed systems, variable frequency drives for exhaust, and controls for heat and circulation pumps. Since implementing the automated line, the company has experienced a 33% improvement in its EN plating process. Take a peek inside Varland Plating where Joel Perrine, VP of operations, shows us the new
automated EN plating line: https://bit.ly/4fFvRBh
#plating #electroplating #electrolessnickel
The newest episode of #OnTheLine is here!
In this episode, recorded live at NASF's SUR/FIN, we talk with Richard Lynch and Timothy Gotsick from MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions. Listen in to get their take on some of the latest trends in surface finishing from finishing solutions enabling various aspects of EVs to the latest sustainability and regulatory concerns. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3WJWJby
#EV #automotive #sustainability #electroplating
Products Finishing covers industrial plating, painting, powder coating, anodizing, electrocoating, parts cleaning, pretreatment and mechanical finishing.
