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For further reading on topics featured in this issue, select from the articles listed here. You can find these and other articles at www.pcoating.com. Click on Article Index and access them by author, company (organizations), or subject. Powder coatings The performance characteristics of UV-curable powder coatings on MDF. Paul Mills. August 2003, p. 19. Promises, possibilities, but what about proof? Finishers have heard much about ultraviolet-curable (UV-curable) powder coatings for medium-density fiberboard (MDF). But many people in the finishing industry still have ques- tions. Are UV-curable powder coatings meeting expectations? And how do they stack up with more traditional ther- moset powders? This article is a side-by- side study of UV-curable and thermoset powder coatings. It explains both processes, compares film thicknesses, identifies cosmetic properties achievable with UV-curable powder coatings, and goes into detail about the performance of the powder-coated MDF. The article then summarizes UV-curable and ther- moset powder processes for MDF. Six Sigma: Developing new products not a pie-in-the-sky endeavor. Steve Edmondson, Ph.D., and Trena Benson. February 2006, p. 12. In today's marketplace, Six Sigma methodology is being used by many sci- ence and industry innovators to improve a process or to develop a prod- uct. It is a major tool to define, mea- sure, and analyze new technology for industry. Developed by Motorola, Six Sigma is now being used by many major companies in the world. This article describes how DuPont Powder Coatings applied Six Sigma methodol- ogy in the development of a new gener- ation of fusion-bonded epoxies. The article takes you step by step through the development of these functional powder coatings, providing results of short- and long-term test trials. Will your coating last and withstand its purpose? Karl Rijkse, Burkhard Maier, and Ramoo Puru. October 2006, p. 21. This article focuses on what needs to be done to specify an architectural powder coating for a job. It explains due dili- gence and discusses the coatings stan- dards set forth by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA). It also discusses accelerated weathering, warranties, and the importance of coating longevity in the architectural market. Finally, it provides a five-step program on how to prescreen and select a coating. Tips to getting the right powder coating for the job. Brett Suvagia. February 2007, p. 19. With prices rising for powder coatings, it's imperative that you get the exact type of powder coating for your application. To do this, you need to refresh yourself on the types of powder chemistries avail- able, the raw materials that go into powder coating formulations, and fac- tors that contribute to the effectiveness of powder coatings. This article does just that. It explains the chemistries avail- able, the raw materials involved, and factors that can contribute to the quality of the coating applied. Application of metallic and other specialty powder coatings. Danielle Dykstra and Joseph Roush, February 2010, p. 23. Specialty finishes are used widely in the marketplace because they offer an appearance property beyond that of a standard finish. Consumer products that have these specialty finishes set themselves apart from the competition in that they grab the consumer's atten- tion. The products themselves are per- ceived to be of higher quality than other types of products as a direct result of the specialty coating. Not so fast though. Before you decide to start using these finishes, you need to consider several factors. With these specialty finishes come unique application problems that you may not face with standard coat- ings. In this article, we describe metallics, dimple/hammer textures, hammertone textures, vein textures, and wrinkles, and address some of the problems you are likely to face with each of them. Powder coating: A global value chain perspective. Lukas Brun and Ruggero Golini, February 2010, p. 29. Duke University's Center on Globalization, Governance & Competitiveness (CGGC) reviewed the technology and product market devel- opments in powder coatings from 1950-2000. The study, sponsored by the Corporate Partnerships Program of the Environmental Defense Fund, used Global Value Chain analysis to high- light important dynamics in the pow- der coating industry and how these affected the adoption of powder coating over time. Excerpts from the report on the powder coating value chain struc- ture, the ability of key players to affect the industry, and some challenges of the Chinese powder coating market are provided in this article. Thin powder color topcoat: Powder coating process for small parts in bulk production. Dan Riter, March 2010 digital issue, p. 14. This article describes a new powder coating process applicable to many types of fasteners and small parts called "Thin Powder Color Topcoat" (TPCT). These coatings are applied to metal parts, with or without a base coating, in an innovative bulk produc- tion process that incorporates a proven Index to Articles and Authors Suggested Reading ARTICLE INDEX POWDER COATING, February 2018 41