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Here's a New One for You

Question: In a recent issue of PF, I read your comments on the dampening of sound on springs.

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Acid-Free Finish for Brass

Question: I am looking for a finish to apply to brass so it will not tarnish, but the finish must be acid free.

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Racking Parts More Efficiently

Conveyors are often forced to travel inclines and declines. But, Frigidaire is using a special racking tool to reduce part spacing and powder use…

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Pretreating Laser Cut Parts

Question: Can you recommend a pretreatment cleaning process for laser cut parts?

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Spotted Tin Plate

Question: We are having problems with spotting of our tin plate.

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Masking Materials

Question: What type of masking materials are suitable for masking of a stainless steel part that requires copper plating on selected areas?

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Aqueous Cleaning Basics

Four factors affect the cleaning process: chemistry; temperature; energy; and time. The various combinations determine how clean your part will be. This article reviews the basics of each type of cleaning to help you determine what will work best for you...

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Waterborne Dip Coating

Borroughs switched to a waterborne dip coating because it provided a thicker coating at a lower cost. But, it was the service from its paint supplier that has really made the difference...

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Hazardous Waste Storage Tank

Question: I am the manager of a job shop.

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Automated Titrations

Question: Our plating shop operation has approximately 35 different baths that require chemical monitoring on an on-going basis.

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Catalytic Oxidizers: What You Should Know

A comprehensive review of catalytic oxidizer components is necessary when considering the purchase of a catalytic oxidizer system...

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AgCn Recovery

Question: What is state of the art for "treatment" of silver cyanide rinse waters?

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