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		Case Histories A coater goes bigger and keeps getting better results A finisher receives customer accolades by expanding its coating repertoire A job shop masters methods to outwit outgassing A Midwest powder coater waltzes into the major leagues by building a solid reputation coating large parts for historic projects A tale of two powder coaters Air-powered vacuum helps heavyweight coating company knock out shocks An automated system applies a two-tone powder finish to hand-grenades Appliance finisher strives to be standard bearer within stringent industry Arizona artist blazes new trail with powder coatings Artist dreams up new designs on powder Bar-grating manufacturer diversifies by adding a powder coating operation for its grating and architectural product Big-part job shop finds big solution to dust cleanup and maintenance Booth boosts finishing line's output by producing better results while using less powder California community fired up about engine restoration California custom coater takes his show on the road California powder coater carves out custom niche Chicago firm takes first US shot at powder blank coating Company makes strides with powder coated ankle exerciser Company replaces its failing IR oven to find production turnaround Contractor plunges into pool resurfacing by applying in-the-field powder coatings Conversion coating manages a mix of metals that clicks for Iowa job shop Conveyor chain lubricant switch key to laundry equipment giant’s cost savings Custom coater boosts business by adding burn-off capabilities Custom coater finds success one batch at a time Custom coater proves quality by profiling oven Customer demand drives company's entry into contract powder coating Dad uses all wet paint until junior joins shop, suggests powder Disc lets powder fly for a smooth, even finish Evolving application equipment triggers coater's growth Fabricator leaves Independence and enlists powder to regain its self-determination Fast turnaround drives powder coater’s growth Fine tuning the coating spray system It's a stretch, but limousine keeps job shop business rolling Job shop courts success with graffiti-fighting powder Job shop finds five ways to the 'finish' line Job shop handles assorted projects through thick and thin Job shop takes long shot and wins Job shop's success points to hands-free parts cleaning Linear powder coating reels in rewards for fastener maker Lion statues come roaring back into action following restoration Michigan job shop's fast supplier response and vigilant system maintenance are keys to success Navy revises powder spec after learning less is more Nebraska job shop towers above its rivals Nylon coating technique drives job shop's success in automotive market Outgassing expertise with castings fuels job shop's push into powder Powder + e-coat: the dynamic duo at this job shop Powder coater builds niche by tackling huge parts Powder coater gets boost from IR Powder coating, electric power energize Iowa shop Powder lends color to sculptor’s expansive work Powder line connects fabricator to its customers Powder proves a clear choice for safeguarding glass sculptures Powder proves best bet for Nevada job shop Powder provides the medium for industrial growth and artistic expression Powder pumps up profits at shop serving Texas oil industry Powder puts maker of golf course accessories on par in product performance Powder rolls its way to the city of gold Powder system brings a job shop closer to it's expansion goals Powder-coated parts take a dip to make a design splash Powder-coated tank puts job shop on a roll Real-time oven temperature monitoring ensures a top finish from batch to batch Reverse osmosis moves finisher forward Salt and powder? Together, they add spice to a job shop's profits Shop adds powder system to boost output and shrink lead times Small line is answer to job shop's big-time growth Software keeps custom coater's operation on line Software speeds shop's operations and service Specialty application: A finisher tames powder to achieve sometimes fierce, other times subtle automotive stylings. Spray-wand system cleans up job shop's pretreatment process Switch in prep chemicals steers job shop clear of rust problems Team input produces quality output at job shop Thermoplastics boost coater's business and set the standard for city development This coater's business is the perfect profile of what a lot of faith and an emphasis on quality can do Vacuums create sweeping changes in shop's cleanup routine Vacuums improve coater's process and finish What's the big idea? At this shop, it's powder coating large objects Wire former allows company to fashion its own hooks and racks General Articles ARCHITECTURAL SHOWCASE: Powder coating reaches new heights in architectural market Automotive restoration and custom applications: Powder reigns as king of the road. . . AUTOMOTIVE SHOWCASE: From wheels to doors to chassis, powder coating continues its race along the roadways 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 COATING SHOWCASE: Custom coaters must be prepared to coat anything… Custom coating: Job costing Custom coating: Job estimating and quoting Custom coating: Powder value Designating job descriptions in the powder coating workplace Developing a system for coating outsourcing: Communicating to achieve business and coating goals Getting it right the first time Market planning for the custom coating shop: Setting marketing goals - plan development Mr. Widget buys some new toys - part I Mr. Widget buys some new toys - part II New equipment = Super tax break 02/2005 New equipment = Super tax break 09/2003 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: How to save money in a slow economy 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 shines along the rails above the Sin City Strip Quality assurance and quality control for the custom coating shop Six rules to prevent bad things from happening on the job SPORTS & RECREATION EQUIPMENT SHOWCASE: Powder plays a major part in how we kick it back or kick it up Stairway to customer satisfaction: Nine quick tips to quality Surviving in today's economy: What do you do when the customer asks for a price reduction? Taking its lumps: How classification codes and insurance companies paint powder coating into a corner Technical Articles 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 Breathe easier: Choosing the right vacuum for your powder coating needs Combining powder coating with JIT takes planning and compromise Custom coater powder application: How control systems can boost efficiency Custom coating: Tracking quality Custom masking unveils a successful way to finish and comply with stringent specifications Defects and rejects: The ugly side of the finishing business How to select a contractor for a powder coating system–part I How to select a contractor for a powder coating system–part II Innovations in one-step organic passivation processes for metals IR oven zoning: Simple even for complex parts Job shops: Juggling customers, competitors, compliance, and change Military weapon systems: New vistas for UV-curable powder coating and robotics Off-line parts racking: Tips to boost productivity One product leads to another when a wire former starts powder coating in-house Powder revitalizes and revolutionizes custom automotive finishes Price quoting for custom powder coating Training for custom coaters - part I Training for custom coaters - part II: Receiving inspection for substrates and pretreatment Training for custom coaters - part III: Understanding production and process workflow procedures US manufacturing: New strategies for a new century Using Six Sigma tools in powder coating applications Webinars Cure Ovens 3/07 Spray Booths and Applications 5/07