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Electroplating

Nanotechnology Offers Hard Chrome Alternative

Nanotech cobalt alloy coatings offer hard chrome alternative

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Notes From the Field

User experience with an organically stabilized electroless nickel process

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Surviving the Downturn

Don’t ignore safety and training initiatives.

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aerospace

Superior Spraying

Gun upgrade boosts paint productivity for aerospace finisher

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surfin

A Conversation With ...Eric Olander

Steering Committee Chairman, SUR/FIN

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Parts Cleaning

Dirty Decisions

How soil type impacts cleaner selection

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Powder Coating

Powder Palace

How a manufacturer of sporting goods turned its powder operation into the centerpiece of its plant to meet environmental guidelines and improve product quality

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12 Ways to Reduce Water Consumption

Save water, save money in your cleaning processes with these common-sense tips

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5 Areas to Examine for Tax-Saving Strategies

What to look at when cutting costs and payouts.

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Back to the Basics: Eletrocoating

For some reason, many of our questions seem to be focused on an effort to gain a better understanding of the principles behind an E-coat system. I’ve recently been engaged in an interesting e-mail dialogue with one reader in particular. Following is a recap of our discussion.

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Getting Better All the Time

Trivalent black passivates currently in use reflect the great strides made in appearance, corrosion protection, and solution life. All these are improved and the processes are a little more like the old two-part hex black. However, they still employ multiple additives and controllers to maintain the solution.

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A Conversation With ...Clint Adamkavicius

Senior Research Analyst, Frost & Sullivan

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