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		Pacline Conveyors Tips to getting the most from your conveyor Pai-Kor Innovations in one-step organic passivation processes for metals Paint Research Association Powder coatings: The marketing conundrum. Par Aide Powder puts maker of golf course accessories on par in product performance Patio Guys Touch-up paints bench minor powder blemishes on patio furniture Patriot Metal Finishing Systems Less is more with McQuay’s new powder application system PC-Nexus Consulting Price quoting for custom powder coating PCT Jumping the guns: Why manual coating should precede automatic application Where there's powder coating, there's combustion equipment Pelco Custom-parts-hanging solutions in California's Central Valley Pelletier’s Auto Body & Powder Coating Powder coating durability and the passing of Canada’s stringent environmental law in 2010 drive business boost at Ontario auto-body shop Penco Products Longtime lockermaker realizes great expectations with powder Pentair Electronic Packaging Electronic enclosure company's future looks bright with powder coatings Perma-Finish Small line is answer to job shop's big-time growth Permacolor What's the big idea? At this shop, it's powder coating large objects Permalux Powder Coatings Keeping up with trends in powder coatings PFS Thermoplastic Powder Coatings Flame spraying removes barriers to in-the-field powder coating Pioneer Metal Finishing A finisher receives customer accolades by expanding its coating repertoire Pittsburgh Powder Coating It's a stretch, but limousine keeps job shop business rolling Plastonics Hear! Hear! Industry experts sound off on noise pollution during powder coating Job shop finds five ways to the 'finish' line Views from the field—Part II Playworld Systems Quick and lean puts a new twist on powder coating Pneu-Mech Systems Measuring the radiant efficiency of infrared curing heaters The IR-convection curing system: Designing effective curing processes to meet today's production needs Pneu-Mech Systems Manufacturing Grounding the line—Keeping hooks clean Polaris Industries Switch to powder melts concern over VOCs at Polaris Pollution Control Products Outsourcing stripping improves coater's finish and process Polychem Industries Artist finds expression in palette of powder coatings PolyTherm Flame spraying removes barriers to in-the-field powder coating Porcelain Enamel Institute Coating 2012 set for October Coating East 2009: Regional coating show in Nashville approaching fast Coating show franchise ventures west and doubles down in Sin City PCI and NACE host second coating show together. PCI and NACE partner for industrial coatings show Show preview: Coating show franchise heads to the home of Hee-Haw Powder Coating 2002 Indianapolis: A visitor's guide Powder Coating Consultants Appliance pretreatment: an evolving process Cartridge-booth maintenance: How to prolong the service life of your equipment Combining powder coating with JIT takes planning and compromise Cure dynamics of powder coatings Cure oven maintenance: How to prevent your powder-coated parts from being half-baked Designing a powder-application room: Why? How? Designing and installing a powder coating system Film-thickness control - know-how and vigilance are required For smooth line performance, pay attention to powder packaging and storage Get the powder on the part and not in the reclaim Getting air – and only air – from the compressor Giving high tech the K.I.S.S. off Gun motion changes follow production changes Hanger design and maintenance Housekeeping and finishing quality - there is a connection How important is the proper ground? How important is training? How to cure powder-coated parts without getting burned How to eliminate outgassing, the powder coating faux-pas? How to rework powder-coated rejects How to set up your system for a new part Manual powder spraying – technique is everything Nick’s niche: Back to the future—A story about quick color change Nick’s Niche: Defining an appropriate QA/QC plan Nick’s Niche: Designing products that are paintable Nick’s Niche: Finding solid ground Nick’s Niche: Going from the possible to the feasible: A study in evaluation methods Nick’s Niche: Let’s get loaded... Nick’s Niche: Liquid to powder conversion: How much of your existing equipment can you use? Nick’s Niche: The funny things that happen in the Internet forums Nick’s Niche: The ins and outs of operational audits Nick’s Niche: Understanding corrosion Nick's Niche: Are you supposed to be depressed when there is an economic depression? Nick's Niche: How to save money in a slow economy Nick's Niche: Is powder coating living up to its reputation? Nick's Niche: Maintenance--now more than ever! Nick's Niche: Oven-design features every powder coating system must have Overcoming powder-feed problems Post-shift maintenance – heading production problems off at the pass Powder booth airflow direction: What's the difference? Powder coating - too expensive? Powder coating and the permit process - not as easy as it seems Powder coating economics explored: To reclaim or not to reclaim? Powder Coating plays a role in small Texas town's folklore Powder-pattern control - use the right tool for the job Setting up a powder coating test lab: Why? How? Some things your powder coatings and equipment suppliers won't tell you SPC series: Introduction to control charts The inside story on used equipment The load-unload area: Planning can make a big difference The surface preparation system: How to operate it properly for consistent results Training for custom coaters—part III: Understanding production and process workflow procedures Turnkey or turkey? Selecting a turnkey contractor for your powder coating installation Powder Coating Inc. Powder proves a clear choice for safeguarding glass sculptures Powder Coating Institute Abracadabra! It's Powder Coating 2002! Coating 2008 reprises its finishing show role in its familiar Hoosier haunt Coating 2012 set for October Coating East 2009: Regional coating show in Nashville approaching fast Coating show attendance still rebounding from 9-11 Coating show franchise ventures west and doubles down in Sin City Knock on wood: 2002 may be a better year for powder coatings market PCI and NACE host second coating show together. PCI and NACE partner for industrial coatings show PCI convenes at a desert oasis on the outskirts of Sin City PCI inducts four powder coating pioneers into its hall of fame; reports 2001 trade-show shortfall PCI meets to assess the state of the powder coating industry PCI meets to rally, inform, and refocus members PCI members meet in the Florida heat to review their year PCI reconvenes beside the Gulf of Mexico to plot new courses to revitalize the association’s role within the North American powder coating market Powder becomes a class act for those interested in learning more about coatings Powder coating: Global markets and applications Show preview: Coating show franchise heads to the home of Hee-Haw Show preview: Coating show will draw thousands to China The Powder Coating Institute celebrates its Silver Jubilee in the California desert sun World production of powder coatings to increase 11 percent annually through 2000 Powder Coating of Montana SPORTS & RECREATION EQUIPMENT SHOWCASE: Powder plays a major part in how we kick it back or kick it up Powder Coating Plus Powder shines along the rails above the Sin City Strip Powder Coating Technologies ARCHITECTURAL SHOWCASE: Powder coating reaches new heights in architectural market Powder Coatings Services Fast turnaround drives powder coater’s growth Powder Coatings Unlimited AUTOMOTIVE SHOWCASE: Powder reinvents the past and ushers in the future of automotive finishing Powder Finishing Consultants Architectural powder coating projects, part 1: Supply chain management, the players and their roles and responsibilities Architectural powder coating projects, part 2: Checks ‘n’ balances—engineering finishes that last Architectural powder coating projects, part 3: Contract metal finishing—say what you do, do what you say, and be prepared to prove it Controlling the powder coating cure process through oven temperature profiling Custom coating: Job costing Custom coating: Job estimating and quoting Custom coating: Powder coating process control Custom coating: Powder value Custom coating: Tracking quality Defects and rejects: Identifying and solving finishing problems Defects and rejects: The ugly side of the finishing business Market planning for the custom coating shop: Setting marketing goals - plan development Quality assurance and quality control for the custom coating shop Strategic planning helps custom coaters continuously improve and proactively handle changes. Training for custom coaters—part I Training for custom coaters—part II: Receiving inspection for substrates and pretreatment Views from the field—Part I What manufacturing design engineers need to know about product finishing and specifications Powder Perfect AUTOMOTIVE SHOWCASE: Powder provides the kicks and tricks to fuel the automotive nation Powder Spray Technologies Designing and maintaining overhead conveyors Designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting powder wash systems Oven design and maintenance Powder coating system maintenance: It begins before you buy the equipment Powder Tech Powder-coated tank puts job shop on a roll Powder Technology Research Centre, Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, The University of Western Ontario Ultrafine powder coatings: An innovation Powder Visions Designating job descriptions in the powder coating workplace First-pass transfer efficiency: How to get it, how to keep it Identifying soils to avoid pretreatment failures Job shop's success points to hands-free parts cleaning Titration: Keeping an eye on your pretreatment system Powder Works CUSTOM COATING SHOWCASE: Custom coaters must be prepared to coat anything… Powdercoat Services A job shop masters methods to outwit outgassing Controlling the powder coating cure process through oven temperature profiling Masking techniques in the powder coating process Powdercoat-It CUSTOM COATING SHOWCASE: Custom coaters must be prepared to coat anything… Powdertech Studios Artist dreams up new designs on powder Powtek Powder Coating Powder gives the road-rash defying look street luge riders seek for high-speed downhill runs PPG Industries Advances in powder coatings predicted to earn powder a bigger slice of the finishing pie Electrocoat and powder coating: A winning team Heigh-ho silver, away! Color tops auto trends survey Knock on wood: 2002 may be a better year for powder coatings market Recreational vehicle maker builds new line that aces finish Technology broadens horizons for acrylic powder coatings PPI Modular Structures Powder system gives room for growth Precise CNC Routing Woodworking job shop goes against the grain by applying powder Precision Metalforming Association CCAI and FABTECH bring finishing technology to the Windy City CCAI’s finishing pavilion a first at FABTECH CCAI’s FINISHING Pavilion and Conference at FABTECH is largest yet Precision Powder Coating Automotive restoration and custom applications: Powder reigns as king of the road... Custom coater cleans up with baking soda Precision Quincy Batch versus conveyor: Which oven is best? Oven primer: An introduction to industrial process ovens This coater's business is the perfect profile of what a lot of faith and an emphasis on quality can do To get the color right, a pigment manufacturer expands its curing capabilities Premium Powder Coating AUTOMOTIVE SHOWCASE: Powder coating can’t steer you wrong Pressure Island Powder shines along the rails above the Sin City Strip Pretreatment & Process Adhesion issues make manufacturer probe powder process Aluminum pretreatment: Old issues and new developments, part I Aluminum pretreatment: Old issues and new developments, part II Dry-in-place conversion coatings creating excitement in finishing—part I Dry-in-place conversion coatings creating excitement in finishing—part II Finding salvation from the 13 deadly sins of pretreatment—part I Finding salvation from the 13 deadly sins of pretreatment—part II Finding salvation from the 13 deadly sins of pretreatment—part III Finding salvation from the 13 deadly sins of pretreatment—part IV History and development of TMC and new conversion technology Powder line sets the stage for manufacturer's finishing entrance Pretreatment problem solver Views from the field—Part I Prismatic Powders AUTOMOTIVE SHOWCASE: Powder coating can’t steer you wrong AUTOMOTIVE SHOWCASE: Powder provides the kicks and tricks to fuel the automotive nation AUTOMOTIVE SHOWCASE: Powder reinvents the past and ushers in the future of automotive finishing CUSTOM COATER SPOTLIGHT Powder shines along the rails above the Sin City Strip Specialty application: A finisher tames powder to achieve sometimes fierce, other times subtle automotive stylings. SPORTS & RECREATION EQUIPMENT SHOWCASE: Powder plays a major part in how we kick it back or kick it up Pro-Steel Finishing improvements give manufacturer an edge in edging Process Thermal Dynamics Chrome-free powder system keeps up with business growth. Product Fabricators Shop adds powder system to boost output and shrink lead times Professional Finishing ARCHITECTURAL COATER SPOTLIGHT: NanaWall Systems, Mill Valley, Calif., showcases its powder coated open glass panel wall systems for the architectural market. Profile Powder Coating This coater's business is the perfect profile of what a lot of faith and an emphasis on quality can do Progressive Powder Coating Powder coater gets boost from IR Protech Chemicals A parts hanging solution and powder coating satiate the visual hunger of a television nation Custom coater cleans up with baking soda The performance characteristics of UV-curable powder coatings on MDF UV-curable powder: The door to opportunity PSA Peugeot Citroen Developing multicolored powder primers at PSA Peugeot Citroën