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Perspectives: Staying Vigilant

As a fledgling editor at Products Finishing, my first major assignment was to cover the tragedy at Bastian Plating Company in Auburn, IN.

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Racking Parts More Efficiently

Conveyors are often forced to travel inclines and declines. But, Frigidaire is using a special racking tool to reduce part spacing and powder use…

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Pretreating Laser Cut Parts

Question: Can you recommend a pretreatment cleaning process for laser cut parts?

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Masking Materials

Question: What type of masking materials are suitable for masking of a stainless steel part that requires copper plating on selected areas?

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Pinholes and Electroless Nickel

Question: What causes pinholes in electroless nickel deposits?

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Paint Recommendations

Question: We work with a number of job shops that apply powder to tubular stock that undergoes subsequent bending and punching operations.

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Pretreatment Rinse Tanks

Question: I have a five-stage dip process.

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Perspectives: Setting a Precedent

Recent surveys by a nationwide consulting firm indicate a great anxiety among component suppliers about what buyers currently want.

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Mixing Room Materials of Construction

Question: We are installing new mixing room systems that will be handling waterborne basecoats and solvent-borne primers and clearcoats.

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Powder Hooks/Rack Cleaning

Question: I am into my third month of study for a new powder coat system for our company.

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Quieting Wire Springs

Question: Our company makes window balances.

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Nozzle Selection

Question: I am an avid reader of your magazine.

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