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Is 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 MoreNon-Painting Alternatives
Question: I am the director of product development for a company allied to the finishing industry.
Read MoreMy Mind: Homegrown Systems
What image does your mind conjure up when I tell you a finishing system was homegrown?
Read MoreSpot Tests Again
Question: Is there an easy method for determining the metal in a plated deposit?
Read MoreInjection Molding and Chromium Plating
Question: We have been asked to chromium plate some dies used for injection molding.
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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 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 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 MoreWhat’s up with Cyanide?
Question: We are having an ongoing “battle” with our local sewer district over wastewater monitoring cyanide results.
Read MoreAluminum Nameplates
Question: I am the industrial engineering supervisor for an electrical equipment manufacturer.
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