01-03-2017 | Automotive Finishing

The route to high-tech manufacturing

Dr.-Ing. Pavel Svejda

Over the last 30 years, automotive finishing has been transformed from a largely manual, empirical task with a high environmental impact to an efficient, fully automated production process with a clear focus on environmental compatibility. What are the innovations that have been introduced during this time? The painting system specialist Dr Pavel Svejda summarises the highlights and takes a look forward into the future.

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ALL MAGAZINE ARTICLES OF ISSUE 1/2017

01-03-2017 | Categories

News

Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden

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01-03-2017 | Shot Blasting

Perfectly Prepared for Coating

Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden

A new wet blasting machine has been developed to prepare substrates for corrosion protection coatings. It promises improved blasting performance, ease of use, a variety of applications and a reduction in dust. PDF-Download

01-03-2017 | Powder Coating

Polyester replaces epoxy

IGP Pulvertechnik AG

Polyester-based powder primers are a high-quality alternative to epoxy products, in particular where components are exposed to high levels of sunlight and also require protection against corrosion. PDF-Download

01-03-2017 | Liquid Coating

Fine tuning for overspray filter boxes

Wiltec B.V.

A new generation of overspray filter containers allows the main filter to be combined with a coarse preliminary filter or a fine after-filter. This improves the performance of the filter system and increases the service life of the filters. PDF-Download

01-03-2017 | Coating Removal

The status of chemical coating removal

Dr. Frank Brandenburger

The European Union chemicals regulation, known as REACH, is continuing to have a significant impact on the chemical paint removers available on the market. Tried-and-tested substances can no longer be used and new active ingredients have become widely established as a result. PDF-Download

01-03-2017 | Cleaning and Pre-treatment

When does the ban on chromium (VI) come into effect?

Hans-Jürgen Alfort

The use of chromium (VI) substances is forbidden in the context of the REACH regulation. There is an application underway on its continued use for aluminium coatings. PDF-Download

01-03-2017 | Cleaning and Pre-treatment

Practical application of a silicate- and borate-free cleaning system

Werner Rentsch

A German car manufacturer has converted its pre-treatment process to a new silicate- and borate-free cleaning technology. In addition to the sustainability of the product, its other benefits include improved performance and ease of use. PDF-Download

01-03-2017 | Cleaning and Pre-treatment

Adhesion as a benchmark

Inès A. Melamies

A new environmentally-safe systems solution based on atmospheric plasma coating not only promises a particularly strong, media-tight plastic-to-metal bond in the injection molding process, but also a very cost-effective solution. PDF-Download

01-03-2017 | Cleaning and Pre-treatment

Drying coatings quickly

Jochen Schumacher

Tyrolia uses a special dip pre-treatment process to ensure that powder coatings adhere to the injection moulded plastic parts of ski bindings. The changeover from an alcohol-based process to an aqueous one required the installation of an efficient dryer. PDF-Download

01-03-2017 | Parts cleaning

New boxes for cleaning parts in bulk

Anja Wächter

The right cleaning and transport baskets for the application can increase the quality and efficiency of the processes used to clean small parts. A supplier of these systems has a new range of baskets with a mesh size of only four millimetres. PDF-Download

01-03-2017 | Parts cleaning

Flexible system for parts cleaning

Mathias Kögel

A modular parts holder system provides the ideal conditions for transporting components of different kinds through the entire parts cleaning process. The supplier of the system has added to its range of products and now offers additional options for partitioning the holders. PDF-Download

01-03-2017 | Cleaning and Pre-treatment

Increased flexibility and reduced costs in parts cleaning processes

Rainer Straub

A new and versatile full-vacuum system for parts cleaning and corrosion protection with non-halogenated hydrocarbons and modified alcohols makes use of innovative technologies to ensure high levels of cleaning efficiency, a reduction in per-item costs and a compact design. PDF-Download

01-03-2017 | Cleaning and Pre-treatment

Trends in automotive parts cleaning

Gerhard Koblenzer

The current megatrends in the automotive industry, which include Industry 4.0, electric mobility and autonomous driving, will all have a significant impact on parts cleaning. In the past the focus has been on removing particles, but now contamination in the form of films of oil or grease is taking centre stage. PDF-Download

01-03-2017 | Materials Handling

Maximum flexibility for different product types and colours

Michael Seeger

Growing demand from its customers and the need to offer a wider range of products was presenting Frauenthal Automotive, a supplier to the automotive industry, with increasing challenges. The solution to this problem was a modern material flow system which has led to increased productivity, quality and flexibility in the production process. PDF-Download

01-03-2017 | Powder Coating

Better and more cost-effective coatings with powder

Ralf Dürr-Krouzilek

The key features of a new powder coating machine installed by a manufacturer of storage systems include a sophisticated conveyor system and short throughput times. The powder coating line has increased productivity and improved the quality of the product surfaces. PDF-Download

01-03-2017 | Powder Coating

Adhesion not required

David Pellicer

A newly developed powder coating significantly reduces the adhesive effect of glues. This has been demonstrated in tests carried out by independent institutes. The coating’s non-stick finish makes it ideal for use in public spaces. PDF-Download

01-03-2017 | Powder Coating

A quantum leap

The southern German specialist powder coating company Stobag Alufinish invested almost 20 million euros in a large new powder coating plant where even tiny quantities of products can be coated cost-effectively. The plant sets new standards of productivity, energy-efficiency and flexibility. PDF-Download

01-03-2017 | Automotive Finishing

The “new car” and its manufacturing process

Katrin Renz

The increasingly stringent measures being taken throughout the world to prevent climate change are bringing about major upheavals in the automotive industry. Flexible production is playing a more and more important role in this respect. PDF-Download

01-03-2017 | Automotive Finishing

Individual colours that are close to production quality

Michael Brünnemann

Some vehicle manufacturers are moving away from the crowd towards special colours. They require even more customised colour ranges, shorter development and delivery times and flexible batch sizes. A new material and manufacturing concept allows a coating manufacturer to meet all of these needs with products that are close to production quality. PDF-Download