Articles

Electroplating 1 Jul 2002

Treatment for Free Bromine/Bromate

Question: I am the environmental manager for an anodizing/plating job shop.

Mechanical Finishing 1 Jul 2002

Removing Solids from the Waste Stream

Question: We have several vibratory finishing machines using a fast cutting ceramic media.

Powder Coating 1 Jul 2002

Aluminum Sand Casting Preparation

Question: We have been asked to quote chromate conversion coating for an aluminum sand casting prior to powder coating.

1 Jul 2002

On My Mind: Learning from the Government

For the past several weeks, I have been following the 9/11 controversy surrounding the FBI, CIA, Bush administration and my two-year-old son. (Okay he hasn’t been blamed yet, but he’s about the only one.) In fact, I’m writing this having just read the Cowley letter (a scathing letter from an FBI field agent to FBI director Robert Mueller that roundly criticizes him and the FBI). What’s interesting to me in all this is not whether there was a cover-up regarding 9/11 or who is at fault.

Electrocoating 1 Jul 2002

Selecting SCR Power Controllers

While it is more geared to the manufacturer of SCR controllers, this article can give finishers some good tips on what to look for when purchasing or building their own SCR power controller…

Ask The Expert 1 Jul 2002

Cure Oven Contamination

Question: We have a powder coat system.

Electroplating 1 Jul 2002

The Technology of Tiny Parts

Plating miniscule parts requires precision and control, something Professional Plating has developed and marketed as its niche…

Pollution Control 1 Jul 2002

Zinc-Cobalt Wastewater?

Question: One of our best customers has approached us to convert one of our acid zinc lines to zinc-cobalt.

Pollution Control 1 Jul 2002

Understanding VOC Contents in Coatings

Question: I enjoy your specific, accurate responses to questions, even when the subject is out of our “field of view.” I’m the part-time environmental/safety manager for a small custom coater.

Powder Coating 1 Jul 2002