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Rhodium Plating Problems
Question: We have obtained a long-term contract for plating rhodium for decorative purposes.
Read MoreErratic Black Oxide Finish
Question: Our finishing shop does black oxide primarily on fasteners.
Read MoreDamage of Heavy Parts in Vibratory Finisher
Question: We make bronze castings that have two flat ground surfaces and several drilled and tapped holes.
Read MoreSealant Adhesion to Stainless Steel
QUESTION: We have a line of products for commercial buildings.
Read MoreDot Commentary: The High-Speed Slowdown
As recently as two years ago, the "next big thing" to hit the Internet was supposed to be the introduction of broadband (high-speed) Internet services.
Read MoreColloid Chemistry 101
QUESTION: Just a comment on your answer to the question on applying Teflon coatings.
Read MorePre-Powder Coating Treatment
Question: We have recently purchased a powder coater, and I am responsible to come up with a cleaning, rinsing and treating process for steel boxes.
Read MoreWD-40 and Heavy Oil-Based Cutting Fluids
Question: these products create coating problems and contaminate my wash and pre-treat stages.
Read MoreFingerprints
Question: One of our plating vendors sent us a batch of zinc plated parts that looked "good" at the time of receipt and were passed by our quality inspectors.
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