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Anodized Bright; Anodized Tough
At Fort Wayne Anodizing it's not how it's made; it's how it's made to last...
Read MoreHigh-Precision Aqueous Cleaning
Semi-aqueous centrifugal cleaning of printed circuit boards proves to be a good call for a telecommunications company . . .
Read MoreCleaning Systems
Mechanical finishing technology, whether used for finishing or preparation, is somewhat of an orphan industry that relies almost solely on the practices of each company using the technology. Some common processes are self-explanatory; however, there are some that warrant some form of standardization…
Read MoreHow To Choose and Use Non-Woven Abrasives
Abrasive products are usually categorized as bonded abrasives and coated abrasives, but there is a third category that prepares and applies a final finish to the surface, these are non-woven abrasives . . .
Read MoreElectroplating Specifications for Engineering Drawings
Question: How should electroplating specifications be called out on engineering drawings?
Read MoreSmut and Desmutting
Question: I am new to this industry and have heard about smut and desmutting operations.
Read MoreZinc-Rich Powder as a Basecoat on Aluminum
Question: We are working with the Air Force on integrating powder coatings in their support equipment painting process lines.
Read MoreAutomatic Powder Coating—Meeting Customers' Demands
Increased demand was pushing Royston's powder coating line to maximum capacity, amplifying the problems with the company's aging line. But, an automatic powder coating system relieved the pressure on the line and helped the company meet its customers' demands . . .
Read MoreTrends in Painting
Question: What are the trends in the paints and coatings industry regarding what types of products are painted (for example, mobile phones)? What are some of the latest high-tech coatings?
Read MoreRemoving Flash and Parting Line
Question: I am looking for an efficient way to remove flash or create a "uniform" parting line on numerous cosmetic parts that are zinc die cast.
Read MoreStress Reducer
Question: Are there any non-proprietary stress reducers that can be used in a nickel sulfamate plating bath?
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