By Michael R. Bonner, vice president, engineering and technology, Saint Clair Systems The goal of any finishing operation - whether solventborne, waterborne or UV cure - is to apply a consistent and contiguous coating to the subject part. This coating serves many purposes: To improve the aesthetic appearance of the part. To protect against such things as scratches, … [Read more...] about Guns vs. Bells – What’s the Best Way to Apply UV-Cure Coating?
2018 Issue 2
Lightweighting Champion: Where Innovation and Sustainability Meet
By Brittany Willes, contributing writer, UV+EB Technology "My passion is finding different ways for our planet to be sustainable," said Matthew Pearlson, a research specialist in the Laboratory for Aviation and the Environment (LAE) at MIT's Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics. A chemical engineer by training, Pearlson's specialty is renewable fuel and alternative … [Read more...] about Lightweighting Champion: Where Innovation and Sustainability Meet
Regulatory News
OSHA Official Downplays Prospects for US EPA Collaboration on Chemical Risks A senior official at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is downplaying the prospect of significant consultation with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on chemical risks to workers under the revised toxics law, as some industry groups have sought, calling the extent of … [Read more...] about Regulatory News
Q&A: Where, under a UV lamp, should a radiometer be located for an accurate measurement?
By R.W. Stowe, UV applications engineering consultant, Heraeus Noblelight America LLC We've heard this question several times. UV radiometers come in many shapes and sizes. Some are used only for measurement at a single point, while others are designed to make measurements while passing at a distance under the UV source. For many years, the majority of UV lamps have … [Read more...] about Q&A: Where, under a UV lamp, should a radiometer be located for an accurate measurement?
UV-Related Papers Presented at WCX18
By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, UV+EB Technology SAE World Congress was renamed in 2018, now branded as WCXTM18: SAE World Congress Experience. Held April 9 through 11 at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, the event was billed as the place "where collaboration and imagination converge to create new solutions for common industry challenges. Where expertise and experience … [Read more...] about UV-Related Papers Presented at WCX18