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Getting HIP: Improving Die-Cast Substrates for Anodizing with Hot Isostatic Pressing
Hot isostatic pressing (HIP)—the simultaneous application of heat and high pressure—is a means to enhance die-cast substrates for metal finishing. This study deals with die-cast fuel pump components manufactured from alloy ADC6, a magnesium-containing aluminum alloy most similar to American designation 516.
Read MoreClimbing the Nadcap Ladder for Certification
The Nadcap program is recognized as the premier accreditation program for aerospace and defense contractor supplier accreditation. With this accreditation, an anodizer can effectively access the supplier world of the aerospace and defense industries. We’ll lay out a road map for accreditation that is logical and achievable for someone committed to the excellence required to get to the end goal.
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Chevy Sonic Gets Eco-Friendly Paint Job
Thanks to this system, as well as other recent shop enhancements designed to minimize energy use and paint-solvent emissions, Orion Assembly’s paint facility will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 80,000 metric tons each year at full production, cut solvent emissions by about 108,000 lbs. annually, slice $40 of manufacturing costs from each vehicle and use 50 percent less process energy per vehicle—all while being heated by natural and landfill gas instead of more emissions-intensive coal-fired boilers.
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Study Says Metal Orthopedic Implants Unlikely to Trigger Allergy
Despite concerns about cobalt and chromium coating debris on metal hip replacements, noted dermatologist says there is little risk that patients will have a skin reaction or joint pain from the devices.
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Sapa Announces $2 Million Expansion of Miami Anodizing Operations
Completion and full operation slated for mid-first quarter, 2012.
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PLATING: Info on magnetized steel and plating adhesion
I am having problems with parts that are magnetic. Can you give me any information concerning magnetized steel and the effect on plating adhesion?
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New marine coating prevents barnacles from forming colonies
Extremely sensitive to molecules known as ‘macrocyclic lactones
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PAINTING: Latex Spraying Revisited
Ask an Expert From: Products Finishing, Carl Izzo, Consultant
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BASF unveils it’s iGloss “intelligent paint system”
New paint reflects heat rays, designed for transparent organic solar cells in the roof of car
Read MoreKnock on Wood: Italian powdercoater brings out unique wood-grain finish
Decoral Systems in Coral Springs, Fla., is an Italian firm that offers a custom finish coating system to apply realistic wood grains, marble and granite effects among others on almost any material, including aluminum, steel, iron, fiberglass, glass and thermal resistant plastics.
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