CCAI and PCI Hold Joint 2016 Annual Meeting in Colorado

The Powder Coating Institute (PCI) and the Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI) will co-locate for their 2016 Annual Meetings from June 19-23 at The Westin Riverfront Beaver Creek located in the Vail, Colo., area for networking, education and association business.

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CCAI’s FINISHING Pavilion and Conference at FABTECH 2015 Breaks Records Again

As CCAI’s FINISHING Pavilion and Conference at FABTECH came to a close in mid-November, it continues to break records set the previous year.

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Economic Report: December 7, 2015

The overall November jobs numbers were widely interpreted as a positive for the U.S. economy—a sign that the labor market in general is moving in the right direction. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 211,000 workers in November, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.0 percent. One of the larger exceptions to that is manufacturing, which continues to struggle. The sector lost 1,000 employees in November, with zero growth on net since January. Manufacturers remain mired by global headwinds and lower commodity prices.

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WAGNER announces acquisition of C.A. Technologies LLC

WAGNER GROUP announces the acquisition of C.A. Technologies LLC based in Louisville, Colo. C.A. Technologies is a U.S. manufacturer of spray guns and paint finishing equipment.

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Factors To Consider For Accurate Coating Thickness Measurement

The heart of any electromagnetic measurement system is the probe. The probe is a very complex system, which performs the conversion of the appropriate measurement method to a reading on the corresponding gauge. Proper selection of the coating thickness instrument and probe will determine the accuracy and reliability of the measurement results. Addressing each factor is critical to providing accurate results for complex challenges faced by coatings professionals each day.

Curvature Compensation:
One of the most common influences on coating thickness is curvature. A curved part can cause erroneous readings without proper adjustment of the gauge and probe. The influence of the curvature varies with the make and type of the instrument but becomes more pronounced as the radius of the curvature decreases. A probe that incorporates the curvature compensation method is ideal.

Posted in: Testing Equipment

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Supplier Directory

View our list of powder coating suppliers as of November 2015.

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Custom Coaters Corner

Listed alphabetically by state, the following companies are PCI® Custom Coater members as of October 19, 2015.

Posted in: Custom Coating

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PCI Membership

As one of the principles of Miami-based FAMIS Inc., and a relative newbie to the powder coating industry, it has been very refreshing to find such a warm and supportive environment centralized around The Powder Coating Institute (PCI).

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