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Electroplating

Rhodium Plating Problems

Question: We have obtained a long-term contract for plating rhodium for decorative purposes.

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Electroplating

Erratic Black Oxide Finish

Question: Our finishing shop does black oxide primarily on fasteners.

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Powder Coating

Powder Coating PVC?

Question: I have a product that I am trying to get to market.

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Damage of Heavy Parts in Vibratory Finisher

Question: We make bronze castings that have two flat ground surfaces and several drilled and tapped holes.

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Parts Cleaning

Sealant Adhesion to Stainless Steel

QUESTION: We have a line of products for commercial buildings.

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Used Media

Question: We use 5/8 x 1 inch ceramic cylinders.

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Dot 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.

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Liquid Coating

Colloid Chemistry 101

QUESTION: Just a comment on your answer to the question on applying Teflon coatings.

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Parts Cleaning

Pre-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.

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Parts Cleaning

WD-40 and Heavy Oil-Based Cutting Fluids

Question: these products create coating problems and contaminate my wash and pre-treat stages.

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Liquid Coating

Repainting Steam Locomotives

Question:  I am the curator of a museum.

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Electroplating

Fingerprints

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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