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		Books UV Powder Coating Application Guide Case Histories A coater ushers in a new era by relying on innovation and quality A finisher receives customer accolades by expanding its coating repertoire A manufacturer jumps off the fence to bring a powder line in house Ag product plants seeds for start-up of powder coating line Air knife blows powder buildup from bells at Canadian Chrysler plant An automated system applies a two-tone powder finish to hand-grenades Arizona artist blazes new trail with powder coatings Artist finds expression in palette of powder coatings Batter up: Batmaker scores with two-tone powder finish Birthplace of Paul Bunyan, the Northwood's most famous logger, is now home to true tale of MDFpowder coating system Booth boosts finishing line's output by producing better results while using less powder Booth helps powder switch come off without a hitch Business soars for company that takes powder coating under its wing Central Boiler uses powder coating to improve product design and quality while building a warmer and cleaner world Chicago firm takes first US shot at powder blank coating Coater relies on a supplier's speed and service to keep powder flying Compact powder system opens new ground in seed opener finishing Company's blank-coated steel full of promise as GE washing machines Concern for river nets quick financial return for shelving company Contractor plunges into pool resurfacing by applying in-the-field powder coatings E-coat adds customer options for powder coater E-coat and powder seat furniture maker at the head of its industry Electrical products company plugs into powder coating in Mexico Evolving application equipment triggers coater's growth Expanded powder line works well under pressure Fast turnaround drives powder coater’s growth Fencemaker stakes claim on quality by adding powder coating capabilities Field-applied powder coating weathers the ups and downs of Canadian climate Fine tuning the coating spray system Finishing improvements give manufacturer an edge in edging Furniture manufacturer gauges film thickness before getting burned Golf cart maker turned coater adds customers through quick color change Gun control shoots holes in rising costs Heating manufacturer's switch to powder coating radiates success Infrared oven and powder conversion take company into new terrain Jaguar's S-Type luxury sedan: New model, new styling, new powder coating Job shop finds five ways to the 'finish' line Jolly good test results show British appliance maker the benefit of blank coating Linear powder coating reels in rewards for fastener maker Lion statues come roaring back into action following restoration Longtime lockermaker realizes great expectations with powder Maker of grain storage equipment sows seeds of growth by installing powder line Maker of public furniture is saved by the bell - the powder bell Manufacturer makes large gains by switching to smaller powder system Masking and racking combo helps foundry with coating-line hang-ups Membrane cartridge filters make saving powder a snap for a toolmaker Metal fabricator succeeds at powder coating galvanneal panels after years of trial and error Michigan job shop's fast supplier response and vigilant system maintenance are keys to success Multicolor powder coating adds peddle power to bicycles Nylon coating technique drives job shop's success in automotive market One-step cleaner takes fabricator to greener pastures Partial-cure IR oven clean sweeps production pile up Phased installation means less downtime for OEM cart supplier Polyester cartridge filters allow company to go with the flow Powder coater builds niche by tackling huge parts Powder coatings - the X that marks the spot for a motorcycle manufacturer Powder coil coating makes it in the shade for solar-screen maker Powder finish lifts quality of work platforms to new heights Powder gives gridiron gear more grit Powder guides carts through trials of aisles Powder keeps filter company pulsing with product expansion Powder lends color to sculptor’s expansive work Powder lets container maker cater to auto industry demands Powder logs heavy miles for fuel-system maker Powder proves best bet for Nevada job shop Powder provides the medium for industrial growth and artistic expression Powder restores a record-breaking aircraft and honors a veteran's vision Powder rolls its way to the city of gold Powder system brings a job shop closer to it's expansion goals Powder topples barriers to improved finish quality and JIT manufacturing Powder-coated microcoupe goes over big in Europe, even bigger in powder coating industry Quick and lean puts a new twist on powder coating Replacing three powder lines with one boosts production for kitchen hardware supplier Scaffolding maker's switch to powder raises product quality and production rates Shop adds powder system to boost output and shrink lead times Small-sized line does full-sized job Software keeps custom coater's operation on line Specialty application: A finisher tames powder to achieve sometimes fierce, other times subtle automotive stylings. Switch to powder stops rejects cold for freezer maker Thermoplastics boost coater's business and set the standard for city development Treadmill maker steps up production by changing powder-booths Upgrading to an automatic powder system takes extruder to the next level Vehicle windowmaker takes pains to perfect aluminum extrusion coating Volumetric feeder provides the accuracy a fluidized-bed coating line depends on Wiremaker smoothes coating kinks to put powder line in the pink Woodworking job shop goes against the grain by applying powder Zinc die caster gains ground with custom racks and hooks General Articles Application and recovery equipment pop quiz: Are you ready for the millennium? Coil coating with powder unwinds in North America Companies use application equipment manufacturers' test centers to tweak as well as to perfect new techniques Custom coating: Powder coating process control Despite the standby status of its powder clearcoat pilot plant, the LEPC continues to make progress in powder For finishers, powder coatings persevere through the years Giving high tech the K.I.S.S. off Laser targeting device aims at raising operator spraying skills Methods of expansion: Powder coating MDF and plastic Ohio coater meets a 48-hour deadline to apply multiple colors on a large Manhattan art installation Photo showcase: Custom coaters bring powder to a variety of parts to remain viable Powder coating industry sees the light - the ultraviolet light Powder coil coating - a technology ready to roll Powder shines along the rails above the Sin City Strip Ready? Get set for the powder bell Some things your powder coatings and equipment suppliers won't tell you What's up? Productivity! Ten tips to increase it Technical Articles A process of powder coating plastic at production volumes of 9 million square feet a month Adding e-coat to an existing powder coating line Advancements in powder coil coating speed up Advances in powder systems for metal food and beverage cans Application basics: How to make quick and easy color changes Application control: A modern myth? Applying more powder on the part Auditing and understanding electrostatic powder coating installations Automatic from manual: No way - way! Blank-coating - where it stands in the US appliance industry Bonded-metallic technique advances special-effects powders Cartridge-booth maintenance: How to prolong the service life of your equipment Combining powder coating with JIT takes planning and compromise Comparison of recovery systems Conical or flat spray? A clear choice economically Controlled airflow increases safety, productivity, and profitability Custom coater powder application: How control systems can boost efficiency Demystifying powder coating over welds Designing a powder-application room: Why? How? Developing multicolored powder primers at PSA Peugeot Citroën Directions for powder-application equipment in the 1990s Electrocoat and powder coating: A winning team Electromagnetic brush powder coating: From the lab to commercial production Electromagnetic brush technique speeds powder application on flat substrates Faraday cage, finish quality, and recoating: New technology for more effective powder coating Fighting impact fusion -- a producer's take Film-thickness control - know-how and vigilance are required Finishing medium-density fiberboard with powder coatings Finishing system performance: How to do a panel audit First-pass transfer efficiency: How to get it, how to keep it Flame spraying removes barriers to in-the-field powder coating Flat-line powder coating of blanks - a systems perspective Full-body automotive powder coating blooms with gains in multicolor primer Gearing up for the millennium: Application equipment trends Get the powder on the part and not in the reclaim Going to great lengths: Application systems for powder coating long parts Graphics process creates wood, marble, and other decorative effects on powder-coated aluminum Gun motion changes follow production changes How important is the proper ground? How to conserve energy without cutting corners in your powder system How to set up your system for a new part Implementing robotics in powder coating applications Investigating some factors affecting first pass transfer efficiency Investigating standard powder coatings on nonspecialty MDF and specially selected hardwood material It pays to become a ground fanatic Jumping the guns: Why manual coating should precede automatic application Manual powder spraying – technique is everything MDF powder coating: A practical update Meeting AAMA 605.2 requirements opens doors to thermoset high-performance powder coatings in US architectural market Metallic powder coatings: Identifying and solving potential application problems Methods of pre-cure film thickness measurement Military weapon systems: New vistas for UV-curable powder coating and robotics Misconceptions about the applied cost of wrinkle finishes and other textured powder coatings Multibooth systems: Points to ponder before switching from a single- to a multibooth line Overcoming powder-feed problems Pearlescent pigments: Putting some pizzazz in powder coatings Powder application equipment for automotive-body finishing: Technological challenges Powder booth airflow direction: What's the difference? Powder booth sizing Powder coating economics explored: To reclaim or not to reclaim? Powder coating electrostatics: Corona and tribo Powder coating medium-density fiberboard: A new approach to success Powder coating over hot-dipped galvanized steel Powder coating systems: Going modular Powder coating technology for wire-formed products Powder Coating: A global value chain perspective Powder coating-past, present, and future: A review of the state of the art Powder process adds new twist to coil coating line Powder pump control: Its effects on powder delivery Powder sieve systems: Advantages and operation Powder-pattern control - use the right tool for the job Process controls: Automation value analysis Process monitoring in powder coating systems Questions and answers on calculating the applied cost and surface area of a powder coating Reducing energy use in powder coating systems Selecting and using gun-feed hoppers for maximum performance Selecting cartridge filters for powder coating operations Selecting the right powder coating system Special considerations for designing a powder coating line Studying powder coating variables and their effects during cure with gas-fired IR and convection heat The evolution of powder spray booth materials The Faraday cage effect: What it is and how to overcome it The performance characteristics of UV-curable powder coatings on MDF The skinny on skinning castings Thin powder color topcoat: Powder coating process for small parts in bulk production Thin-film powder coatings: Advantages to consider Thin-film powder coatings: Design and application issues Thin-film powder coatings: Application issues Troubleshooting the powder feed system Two coats of powder can cause two kinds of problems Using Six Sigma tools in powder coating applications Where there's powder coating, there's combustion equipment Who said you can't make quick color changes with powder coating? 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