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Electroplating

Zinc Plated Zinc Diecasts Turn Blue

Question: We plate zinc diecasts with zinc.

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Parts Cleaning

Classification of Flashpoints

Question: I found your discussion in the April 2001 issue informative as always.

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Liquid Coating

Up and Running with Hard Coating

Starting a new business within the last year or so has been a difficult task. However, thanks to some experienced founders, great relationships with its suppliers and a well-planned finishing line, Xenon is well on its way...

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Chromium Alternative Solves Problem

Working together, the finisher, customer and supplier found the best solution to what could have been a costly finishing situation...

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Chromate vs. Phosphate

Question: I know iron phosphate works great on steel, but it is not as effective on aluminum.

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UV Powder Reaching New Markets

UV powder coating is starting to gain some popularity among finishers as they see the ability of UV to open up new markets for them...

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Better Bath Management with Meter Controls

All electroplating, anodizing and electrocoating baths require maintenance. One of the most frequent needs is replenishing depleted materials. There are several techniques to accomplish that…  

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Bright Nickel Sulfamate Plating

Question: We do electroforming using nickel sulfamate plating baths.

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Stripping Defective Copper Plate

Question: What is the best way to strip copper from steel?

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Chromium Plating Bath Purification Revisited

Question: What are some of the ways to maintain the purity of a hexavalent chromium plating bath?

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The Cost of Electrocoating

Question: Why is electrocoating equipment so expensive?

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Watertight Masking Device

Question: I am working on an issue with a company regarding a pre-paint cleaning operation.

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