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		Books User's Guide to Powder Coating, 4th Edition Case Histories A coater goes bigger and keeps getting better results 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 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 Birthplace of Paul Bunyan, the Northwood's most famous logger, is now home to true tale of MDFpowder coating system Certified to grow: Job shop adds new powder coating capabilities to keep business booming Chrysler's pneumatic conveyers move powder long distances without damage Coater builds its success by powder coating for the architectural marketplace Coater improves finish and process with powder and a-coat combo Compact powder system opens new ground in seed opener finishing Contractor plunges into pool resurfacing by applying in-the-field powder coatings Custom color capability opens door to new markets Disc lets powder fly for a smooth, even finish Electrical products company plugs into powder coating in Mexico Fabricator leaves Independence and enlists powder to regain its self-determination Fencemaker stakes claim on quality by adding powder coating capabilities Field-applied powder coating weathers the ups and downs of Canadian climate Finishing improvements give manufacturer an edge in edging Job shop courts success with graffiti-fighting powder Job shop handles assorted projects through thick and thin Love’s labor found in a junkyard and restored with powder Maine bridge draws on powder for protection Maker of public furniture is saved by the bell - the powder bell Manufacturer makes large gains by switching to smaller powder system Michigan job shop's fast supplier response and vigilant system maintenance are keys to success Multicolor powder coating adds peddle power to bicycles Outgassing expertise with castings fuels job shop's push into powder Park benches get new thermoplastic powder coating with color power Postal cartmaker chalks up success to powder Powder coater builds niche by tackling huge parts Powder coating broadens company’s markets in a tough economy Powder gives gridiron gear more grit Powder lends color to sculptor’s expansive work 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 restores a record-breaking aircraft and honors a veteran's vision Powder takes fencemaker to the greener side of finishing Powder-coated microcoupe goes over big in Europe, even bigger in powder coating industry Powder-coated tank puts job shop on a roll Thermoplastics boost coater's business and set the standard for city development Thick coating of ECTFE fluoropolymer stops corrosion To get the color right, a pigment manufacturer expands its curing capabilities Vending machinemaker coins technique for two-tone powder coating What do you get when you cross a computer salesman and an ironing board maker? Perfectly powder-coated MDF Wheel maker boosts quality, puts the breaks on cost General Articles Advances in powder coatings predicted to earn powder a bigger slice of the finishing pie ARCHITECTURAL SHOWCASE: Architectural powder coating: The perfect building block ARCHITECTURAL SHOWCASE: Architectural powder coating—the tall and the short of it ARCHITECTURAL SHOWCASE: The skyscraper's the limit for architectural powder coating 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 Baltimore is host to global RadTech expo and conference Big Three automakers explore clearcoat's role in auto-body finish of the future Coating 2005 winds down in Indianapolis with its import to powder coatings still outstanding Coating show attendance still rebounding from 9-11 Coating show franchise ventures west and doubles down in Sin City Converting from liquid to powder: A production booster Despite the standby status of its powder clearcoat pilot plant, the LEPC continues to make progress in powder Development trends in powder coatings for the twenty-first century E-COAT AND POWDER SHOWCASE: Powder and e-coat—a perfect coatings synergy For finishers, powder coatings persevere through the years From gunpowder to powder coatings, company marks 200 years in business Getting it right the first time Govesan issues recall and pays heavy penalty for mislabeling powder coatings containing heavy metals IWF heads for Southern hospitality in Atlanta LEPC presses on with powder projects while calling a time-out on its clearcoat testing Louisville site of Electrocoat Association’s annual show 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 PCI convenes at a desert oasis on the outskirts of Sin City PCI meets to rally, inform, and refocus members PCI members meet in the Florida heat to review their year Powder coating: Not just another pretty finish Powder coatings in the '90s Powder coatings: The marketing conundrum. Powder pop quiz: are you ready for the millenium? Powder shines along the rails above the Sin City Strip Seventh Minnesota coatings show stresses efficiency SHOW PREVIEW: American Coatings Show and Conference convenes in Charlotte to set industry trends Some things your powder coatings and equipment suppliers won't tell you SPORTS & RECREATION EQUIPMENT SHOWCASE: Powder plays a major part in how we kick it back or kick it up Technical Articles A process of powder coating plastic at production volumes of 9 million square feet a month A research overview of UV-curable powder coatings from the University of Southern Mississippi A review of ultraviolet-curable powder coatings Achieving a low-gloss finish with epoxy-polyester hybrid powders Advancements in blocking-agent-free polyurethane crosslinking for powder coatings Application basics: How to make quick and easy color changes Application of metallic and other specialty powder coatings Architectural certification at Pilkington Metal Finishing 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 Big Three automakers powder clearcoat their first vehicles under production conditions Bonded-metallic technique advances special-effects powders Building the use of architectural powder coatings in the US Compressed air dryers: Select the right one for your operation Cure dynamics of powder coatings Designing a powder-application room: Why? How? Designing and installing a powder coating system Developing a synergy between raw materials suppliers and powder coatings manufacturers to meet applicators' needs Developing multicolored powder primers at PSA Peugeot Citroën Equipment used to make powder coatings keeps pace with industry's growth Fighting impact fusion -- a producer's take Flame spraying removes barriers to in-the-field powder coating For today's powder coatings, toughness comes in almost any color - Part I For today's powder coatings, toughness comes in almost any color - Part II Formulating low-gloss epoxy-polyester powder coatings Future clearcoats for full-body automotive topcoats: Powder and powder slurry alternatives Future trends in powder chemistries point to new markets for powder coating Getting air – and only air – from the compressor Getting the right formulation – what every end user needs to know Graphics process creates wood, marble, and other decorative effects on powder-coated aluminum How to eliminate outgassing, the powder coating faux-pas? Hygienic powder coating joins the battle against common bacterias Investigating standard powder coatings on nonspecialty MDF and specially selected hardwood material Keeping up with trends in powder coatings MDF powder coating: A practical update Metallic powder coating for aluminum wheels Metallic powder coatings: Identifying and solving potential application problems Misconceptions about the applied cost of wrinkle finishes and other textured powder coatings New resin technology for semi-matte and dull-matte powder coatings - part 1 New resin technology for semi-matte and dull-matte powder coatings - part 2 Newly developed powder coating equipment for automotive clear topcoats One product leads to another when a wire former starts powder coating in-house One-coat fluorocarbon powder coatings cut VOCs--and costs Parameters affecting the optical performance of powder coatings PHOTO SHOWCASE: Powder cools down to coat heat-sensitive substrates Powder clearcoat: BMW takes a quantum leap in automobile production line paints Powder Coating plays a role in small Texas town's folklore Powder Coating: A global value chain perspective Powder coating: Global markets and applications Powder coating-past, present, and future: A review of the state of the art Powder coatings find good fit in the office furniture and equipment industry Powder coatings manufacturing: The paradox of expanding markets and declining profits Powder coatings poised for major growth in the US architectural market Powder coatings: Quality assurance from manufacturing to application Powder contamination hurts finishes and profits Powder particle size: Its role in electrostatic charging Powder particle size: Its effects on coating line performance Powder particle size: Measurement and communication Preparing brass for clear powder coatings Questions and answers on calculating the applied cost and surface area of a powder coating Reducing energy use in powder coating systems Shimmery metallic effects drive consumer color choices Six Sigma: Developing new products not a pie-in-the-sky endeavor Studying powder coating variables and their effects during cure with gas-fired IR and convection heat Technology broadens horizons for acrylic powder coatings Technology speeds advances in color formulation Ten frequently asked questions about color matching The next frontier in appliance powder coatings The performance characteristics of UV-curable powder coatings on MDF Thermoplastics: Polyamide 11 powder coatings explained Thin powder color topcoat: Powder coating process for small parts in bulk production Thin-film powder coatings: Advantages to consider Thin-film powder coatings: Application issues Tips to getting the right powder coating for the job Trends in appliance powder coatings - part 1 Troubleshooting basics for powder coatings Ultrafine powder coatings: An innovation US manufacturing: New strategies for a new century UV-durability of appliance powder coatings: Chemistry makes a difference Will your coating last and withstand its purpose? Webinars Corrosion: The Truth About Bleed, Blister, and Creep 9/09 Defect Elimination and Rework Cost Improvement 6/06 Improving First Pass Transfer Efficiency 10/09 The Batch Spray Booth and Manual Spray Techniques 4/09