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Preventing Leaks in PVC Piping
Question: We use a bleach solution to treat cyanide and a caustic solution to raise pH in our wastewater pretreatment system.
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.
Read MoreProfile of a Pretreatment System
Profiles, Inc., moved to a new facility, installed a new cleaning line and doubled its capacity. The new line also gave the company greater flexibility when choosing a custom coating based on surface preparation or other variables...
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 MorePowder Coating Adhesion on Stainless Steel
Question: I am experiencing loss of adhesion in the field with powder coating over 304 stainless steel.
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.
Read MorePerspectives: Why Do Customers Take Their Business Elsewhere?
Companies in the United States lose nearly half of their customers every five years according to Paul R.
Read MorePolyurethanes vs. Epoxies
Question: I would like to know what the differences are between epoxy and polyurethane coatings.
Read MoreProtecting and Enhancing Decorative Plated Componentry at Keeler Brass
Brass, copper, chromium, nickel, whatever the coating, Keeler Brass gives it a glossy, durable finish using an EPA-compliant lacquer...
Read MorePowder Coating Exterior Doors
Question: We manufacture made-to-order aluminum doors and are interested in finding a powder coating to be used for exterior applications.
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