A selection of articles and editorials I have written, contributed to or have been mentioned in.
Is Custom Masking Right for your process
Because custom masking can involve an investment, some companies shy away from it. To cut costs in the long run as well as simplify the finishing process, custom masking just might be the solution. Read on to see if custom masking is right for your finishing needs. Find out if custom masking is right for your process.
Published in Powder Coated Tough Magazine. Download and print the full article
Custom masking improves powder coating process
Custom molded masks can improve the powder coating process dramatically by addressing quality issues, making consistency the norm and lowering production times. Read on to learn more about custom masking for powder coating. Learn about custom masking for powder coating.
Published in Powder Coated Tough Magazine. Download and print the full article
Powder Coated Tough magazine is the official publication of the Powder Coating Institute. Each issue focuses on powder coating and how it is used. The magazine delivers case studies, solutions and resources to help readers succeed in their business.
The Powder Coating Institute represents the North American powder coating industry, promotes powder coating technology and communicates the benefits of powder coating to manufacturers, consumers, and government.
Custom Die Cuts simplify masking
Masking has long been a craft as much as a technology. The shop that understands how to mask efficiently and accurately has a natural edge over competitors. This article explores the impact of technolgy on die cuts and their use in the surface finishing industry
Published in Canadian Finishng & Coatings Manufacturing Magazine. Read the full article.
CAD Transforming Hooks and Racks
An article explaining how Computer Aided Design has impacted the design of hooks and racks for the surface finishing industry
Published in Canadian Finishng & Coatings Manufacturing Magazine. Read the full article.
Canadian Finishing & Coatings Manufacturing Magazine is Canada's only magazine for industrial finishing and coatings manufacturing. CFCM covers Industrial Finishing - Paint, Powder Coating, Wood Finsing, PVD, Plating, Anodizing and Paint & Coating Manufacturing. The magazine is published every two months.
Start masking today
An article introducing some options for custom masking for the surface finishing industry. The article reviews traditional custom masking and shows how custom masking can be produced from standard parts. Find out how custom masking solutions can be used in the surface finishing industry.
Published in Finishing Magazine. Download and print the full article
Mask Consistently
How to bring consistancy to your masking process by using die cut masks. This article describes some features of die cut masks for surface finishing and shows how using them can bring consistency to your final surface finished product. Learn how to mask consistently using die cuts.
Published in Finishing Magazine.
Finishing magazine is a specialist bi-monthly journal. It provides technical information and news for the metal finishing and surface coating community. Based in the UK, Finishing covers all aspects of metal finishing, surface treatment and surface engineering techniques.
Handles for Masking
Installing and removing masking quickly is one of the keys to an efficient coating line. Handles on masking can reduce the production process time and can reduce damage to the coated surface. Handles can also ensure masking is installed correctly. Learn how handles on masking can improve your process.
Published in Surface World.
Vents for Masking
Releasing trapped air from under masks can be difficult, but there are many ways it can be done. Vents can be incorporated into masks to release any trapped air and maintain a consistent surface finish Learn how vents can be incorporated into masking.
Published in Surface World. Download and print the full article
Nuts, Bolts and Magnets for Masking
Masking is not only about rubber caps and plugs. The perfect masking solution can include masks with built-in magnets, metal plates, washers, nuts and bolts. Learn how nuts bolts and magnets can be incorporated into masking .
Published in Surface World. Download and print the full article
A Cleaner Paint Line
Both the design and the material of your masking caps and plugs can make a difference to your paint line. See how different materials can impact the paint line and learn about features that can be designed into masks to help your process. Learn how material and design can help give you a clean paint line.
Published in Surface World. Download and print the full article
Masking Holes Efficiently
For masking holes, the natural choice is to reach for some tapered plugs, but what about plugs for threaded holes, countersunk holes or spotface areas around holes. It’s often difficult to mask those types of holes efficiently with standard tapered plugs. Discover options for masking holes in the surface finish industry
Published in Surface World. Download and print the full article
Vinyl, a versatile masking material
Vinyl caps have been available for masking for a long time and are ideal masking for wet paint or any low temperature surface finishing process. Vinyl, however, is an extremely versatile material and can be made into more than a basic masking cap. Learn about vinyl for masking in the surface finish industry
Published in Surface World. Download and print the full article
Masking material - Making it easy
When it comes to custom masking, there are a range of materials to choose from. Here is an overview of a few of the materials that can be used to manufacture masks. Learn about materials that are used for masking in the surface finish industry
Published in Surface World. Download and print the full article
Preserve your investment in masking
Masking and in particular custom masking is an investment. As such it needs to be maintained in order to ensure it works for you. This article gives advice on how to keep your masking in good condition More about the preserving your investment in masking.
Published in Surface World. Download and print the full article
Ordinary can become extraordinary
How standard parts from a masking or protection company can be converted into custom masking solutions for the surface finishing industry. Read more on how standard products can become custom masking solutions.
Published in Surface World. Download and print the full article
Die cut masks - Tabs and Slit back liners
Make your masks faster to install and remove. This article showcases two features of the next generation of custom die cut masks for the surface finishing industry. Read more on tabs and slit back liners for custom die cut masks.
Published in Surface World. Download and print the full article
Die cut masks - The next generation
Take masking to the next level with masking kits and selective adhesive for large masks. This article showcases some features of the next generation of die cut masks. Read more on the next generation of die cut masks.
Published in Surface World. Download and print the full article
A winning process for custom masking
The process of producing a custom molded mask should follow a series of logical steps. This article describes those steps. More about the custom masking process.
Published in Surface World. Download and print the full article
Quality and consistency can be quick
With the help of die cut masks there is no reason why you can’t reduce your process cycle time whilst increasing the quality and consistency of your final product. Introduction to die cut masks and how they can reduce your process times.
Published in Surface World. Download and print the full article
Surface World is a UK based publication for the Surface Finishing and Treatment Industry. Published 11 times a year, Surface World Magazine, along with the associated Surface World exhibition are prime sources of technical innovations and product information for the surface finishing and treatment industry.
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Caps for Surface Finishing
Not all caps are created equal. In addition to the differences in inside diameter and length, there are a number of materials that masking caps can be made from. It is now quite easy to find masking caps to suit your finishing process. This article explores the different styles and materials available for masking Read more about caps for surface finishing.
Published in Finishing and Coating. Download and read the full article
Masking Countersunk Holes
Countersunk holes are everywhere, and they can be difficult to mask. Standard straight pull plugs don’t mask the angled face and tapered plugs are too long to mask the hole and the angled face completely. Thankfully there are plugs available that are specifically designed to mask countersunk holes. Read more about masking countersunk holes.
Published in Finishing and Coating. Download and read the full article
Finishing and Coating is a web site specifically for the finishing and coating industry. It is an informative mix of industry news and education for the plating, powder coating, liquid coating, anodising, conversion coating and e-coat industries.
Designing for Smart Injection Molding
Injection molding is the most common method of producing plastic components, so when designing plastic parts, it is important to understand what you can do to ensure the part can be manufactured as efficiently as possible. Read more about designing for smart injection molding.
Published in Medical Plastics News. Download and read the full article
Medical Plastics News is the voice of the medical plastics industry. It is an essential source of business critical, highly relevant and unique intelligence, which stimulates thought leadership and nurtures an innovative and connected community of industry stakeholders. It is the essential source of technology breakthroughs and industry intelligence for manufacturers of plastic medical devices.
Finding the Right Fit with Elastomers
Often the best, and sometimes the only, solution to a challenging manufacturing puzzle involves the use of custom rubber parts, components, or assemblies.
Published in Job Shop. Read the full article
Job Shop brings together American manufacturers with OEM Buyers.
How to get better masking with Die Cuts
An explanation of some of the features of die cuts that can help masking. The article is a question and answer style piece published in the Ask the Experts section of the publication. Learn about Die Cut Masks in the surface finish industry
Published in Products Finishing.
Masking materials - What are the differences?
An explanation of the different materials that are used for masking products. The article is a question and answer style piece published in the Ask the Experts section of the publication. Learn about materials that are used for masking caps and plugs in the surface finish industry
Published in Products Finishing.
Cutting cost and complexity
Custom masking can provide higher productivity and greater consistency of the finished product than parts masked with other types of devices.
Published in Products Finishing
Products Finishing is a USA based publication for the finishing industry.