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Mixed Parts
Question: We specialize in decorative chromium using the classic copper/nickel/bright nickel/chromium process.
Read MorePerspectives: How Will They Know if We Don't Tell Them?
Please don't ask me why, but there are times when I sit and think about all the ways finishing is involved in life. (Maybe it's because the fish aren't biting.) Of course there are the obvious ways: car, appliances, computer, fishing lures.
Read MorePlating on Powdered Metal
Question: We are trying to plate some parts made of powdered metal.
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Reducing Compressed Air Costs
Users of compressed air can improve energy efficiency, start and stop motors repeatedly and reduce maintenance costs and noise levels with rotary screw compressors incorporating variable frequency drives…
Read MoreRecovering Electropolish Solution
Question: My company uses a proprietary solution to electropolish stainless steel and incolloy components.
Read MoreOn My Mind: Opportunity Awaits
Traditionally, shops tended to perform one type of finishing operation - plating, painting, mechanical finishing, etc.
Read MoreReporting Chemicals in Fuel Oil
Question: I am the facility engineer for a manufacturing plant that uses fuel oil to operate our boilers.
Read MoreOptimizing Craftsmen's Polishing Skills
Robotic polishing cells enable Baldwin Hardware to supply its craftsmen with the tools they need to ensure the timeless quality of the company's product...
Read MoreNickel Sulfamate and Pits
Question: We are having problems with pits in our nickel sulfamate plating line.
Read MoreOn My Mind: Strategic Management
Recently, I had the chance to sit in on a strategic management session for one of PF's sister magazines.
Read MorePainting Resin Chairs
Question: This is probably not the right forum for this question, since it is a household item and not a product that I am manufacturing.
Read MorePainting Metal Products
Question: My sons and I are partners in a small family business in which we do custom metal work, welding, painting, polishing, etc.
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