October 21 - 23, 2026
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
CCAI's FABTECH FINISHING Conference
Inspiration Starts Here – Turn Your Experience into Training
Not sure where to start? CCAI is looking for presentations that share real-world experience, practical solutions, and lessons learned in finishing operations. We want to offer a variety of conference sessions to help attendees do their jobs better. Check out the suggestions here and create a powerful learning experience for our FABTECH audience.
Case Studies: Lessons Learned from Finishing End Users/Job Shops
- Real-World Case Studies: Improving Quality, Cost, and Throughput
- Lessons Learned from Finishing Line Upgrades
- What Went Wrong? How We Fixed It?
- Reducing Defects Without Buying New Equipment
Hands-On Process & Application
- Powder Coating Gun Setup, Maintenance, and Transfer Efficiency
- Liquid Coating Application Basics: Spray Technique, Viscosity, and Atomization
- Reducing Coating Defects on the Finishing Line (Orange Peel, Fisheyes, Craters)
- Grounding and Hanging Parts for Consistent Coverage
Surface Prep & Pretreatment
- Surface Preparation Mistakes That Ruin an Otherwise Good Coating
- Washer Maintenance: Keeping Pretreatment Systems Running Right
- Best Practices for Cleaning Oily, Rusty, or Contaminated Parts
Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
- Systematic Troubleshooting for Common Finishing Problems
- Booth, Oven, or Pretreatment: Where Is the Problem Really Coming From?
Equipment, Maintenance & Reliability
- Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Maintenance That Keeps Lines Running
- Booth Cleaning and Maintenance for Better Finish Quality
- Repair vs. Replace Finishing Equipment: That is the Question
- Preventive Maintenance Checklists for Finish Lines
- Improving Finishing Line Throughput and Uptime
Lean & Efficiency (Operator-Level)
- Reducing Changeover Time Between Colors or Coatings
- Improving First-Pass Yield on the Finishing Line
- Small Changes That Increase Throughput Without New Equipment
- Operator-Driven Continuous Improvement in Finishing
Workforce & Safety
- Workforce Training and Retention in Finishing Operations
- How to Prevent Fire and Explosion Risks in Finishing Shops
- Safety Best Practices in Finishing & Coating Facilities
Technology & Innovation
- Digitalization in Finishing: Data, Sensors, and Process Monitoring
- Smart Coating Lines: Using Data to Improve Quality and Efficiency
- Trends in Coating Materials
- Emerging Technologies that can Make a Difference
- Robotics for Finishing Applications: Lessons Learned from the Field
Sustainability & Compliance
- Sustainable Finishing Practices Without Sacrificing Performance
- Energy Reduction in Cure Ovens and Finishing Operations
- Handling and Storing Chemicals Safely in Finishing Operations
- Water and Waste Reduction in Pretreatment and Cleaning Processes
Quality Control & Inspection
- Simple QC Checks That Prevent Big Problems
- Using Basic Test Methods: Adhesion, Cure, and Thickness Testing
- Catching Problems Before Rework Is Required
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