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Current Density Meter
Question: I have a special plating project that will require careful monitoring of current densities.
Read MoreIs Recycling Hazardous?
Question: Due to the buildup of contaminants, we are looking at removing about one-half of our chrome plating bath and reconstitute it back to normal operating volume and strength.
Read MoreInjection Molding and Chromium Plating
Question: We have been asked to chromium plate some dies used for injection molding.
Read MoreCalculating Line Speed
Question: When designing a paint line system, how would I calculate the “feet per minute” using a monorail system?
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Electropolishing as a Pretreatment for Anodizing
Electropolishing can be a pretreatment for anodizing or a substitute for bright dipping. Either way, it improves the surface of the aluminum...
Read MoreA Homegrown Painting System
What is a homegrown painting system? At Indalex, it's one that has been tailored specifically to the company's needs…
Read MoreIndustrial Assessments for Pollution Prevention and Energy Efficiency
Is it going to cost your company money to become more environmentally friendly and energy efficient? Some think it will. This executive summary and the associated report show that pollution prevention and energy efficient operations may actually save you money. A link to the full report is provided…
Read MoreIncrease Parts Washing Capacity
Eliminating a labor-intensive hand wiping cleaning application and installing an ultrasonic cleaner with greater capacity, helped Renco really sense the savings...
Read MoreElectrocoating Stainless Steel Parts
Question: We have a customer who wants to electrocoat stainless steel parts (grade 430 or 436). Can we expect adhesion problems with normal pre-clean treatments?
Read MoreAluminum Nameplates
Question: I am the industrial engineering supervisor for an electrical equipment manufacturer.
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