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Parts Cleaning

Attaching Transducers with Adhesive

Question: We have an ultrasonic cleaning machine with several tanks with 18 piezoelectric transducers attached in each one.

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Clear Coat For Galvanized Steel

Question: Our company is the leading fence and mechanical tube producer in the Caribbean basin.

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Copper in a Nickel Plating Bath

Question: We use a Watts bright nickel plating bath and have recently noticed a grayish color in the low current density areas of our parts.

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Cleaning Magnesium

Question: What is the recommended chemical cleaning process and composition prior to electroless nickel plating for magnesium?

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Black Nylon Powder Coating

Question: We have a custom coating shop where we apply paint as well as powder coatings.

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Avoid Painting the Conveyor?

Question: We are painting using electrostatic spray guns.

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Dot Commentary: "Thank God" for the Internet

When you write a column focused on the Internet, it's pretty easy to get wrapped up in the bad stuff.

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Industrial Cleaning Techniques

Question: I'm looking for information about scientific groups and firms dealing with the cleaning of rust, cutting oils, grease, etc. from metal surfaces.

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Cleaning Low Carbon Steel

Question: I have constant velocity joint components from an automotive application that I believe to be a low carbon steel.

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Chromate Color Change

Question: We use a blue-bright type chromate on parts that are plated in an alkaline, non-cyanide zinc bath.

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Cadmium and Chromium Substitutes

Question: Where can I find some up-to-date information on various substitutes for cadmium and chromium?

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Bright Dip for Stainless Steel - Safety Warning

The July 2001 issue of this column gave a formulation for the bright dipping of stainless steel.

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