Changing from chromating to a classical chromium-free conversion process usually requires an adjustment of the system, especially if the lines are short and there is not enough rinsing capacity. Metallbeschichtung Südpfalz has succeeded in converting its 3-zone system without conversion by means of a new process. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/chromium-free-without-plant-modification-2488159.html
Axalta has published the 67th edition of its Global Automotive Color Popularity Report. The results of the annual report clearly show the three most popular car colors: White (38%), black (19%) and grey (13%). White has been number one worldwide since 2011. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/global-axalta-study-white-dominates-for-the-new-time-2483329.html
Elcometer Ltd, a leading manufacturer of inspection and blasting equipment, has appointed Paul King as their new Research and Development Director. Paul's key responsibilities at Elcometer include managing the overall activities in the R&D department at Elcometer's head office in Manchester, UK. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/new-research-and-development-director-appointed-for-elcometer-2483086.html
The IST International Surface Technology Newsletter informs you regularly about current news, reports and interviews in the field of surface technology.
Many users ask themselves whether their polishing process is actually the most economical. With the help of a standardized Menzerna process, differences in performance between polishing processes and polishing pastes can be demonstrated. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/data-based-performance-comparisons-increase-profitability-2482881.html
Axalta recently acquired a production facility in Çerkezköy, Turkey, for its powder coatings business. The plant, which is currently undergoing modernization, will support the growth of Axalta's powder coatings business in the region. The entire product portfolio of premium powder coatings will be manufactured at the new production site in the future. This also includes the collections Matt, Fine Structure and Silky Gloss, which have been specially developed for architectural applications. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/axalta-invests-in-turkey-2477928.html
Many ingredients of a used cleaning solution require resource-intensive preparation or disposal. Castrol has recently developed a recyclable industrial cleaner for the metalworking process chain that increases productivity while reducing waste disposal costs by up to 60 percent, reducing water consumption and improving the overall working environment. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/sustainable-and-efficient-cleaning-of-components-2477916.html
Transport and packaging films contain substances which, under the influence of heat, solar radiation and moisture, can emit gases and damage the powder coating. The problem can be avoided with the right paint and correct storage. Tiger Coatings has developed a special test procedure to simulate film stains after exposure to heat and to investigate different conditions. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/avoid-film-imprints-on-powder-coated-surfaces-2477902.html
A professional earthing has a decisive influence on the results of the coating process. Safety and economic aspects dominate the production of homogeneous powder coating surfaces. This is made possible, among other things, by an optimally adapted suspension construction. During powder coating, uncontrolled discharges and associated unsatisfactory results occur again and again. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/grounding-is-what-matters-2477894.html
Lissmac has developed the SBM-L 1000 G1S2 and SBM-L 1500 G1S2 grinding and deburring machines for deburring and edge rounding both sides of punched, laser and fine plasma-cut blanks. The SBM-L offers the highest edge quality in the processing of steel, stainless steel and aluminium sheets. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/engraving-on-both-sides-in-one-operation-2467267.html
Joke Technology has developed an intelligent robot for deburring, grinding and light polishing. The highlight here is that it is a complete concept that derives the work steps and the appropriate design from the desired result. More
https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/intelligent-robot-for-deburring-grinding-and-polishing-work-2467245.html
