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Perspectives: Solvent Alternatives

Recently, I attended The Eleventh Annual International Workshop on Solvent Substitution and the Elimination of Toxic Substance and Emissions.

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Stopping Zinc Phosphate Sludge

In the September 2000, Painting Clinic, I answered a question from L.V. about zinc phosphate sludge.

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Prepaint Treatments

Question: We are currently plating zinc and yellow chromate for a customer.

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Substrate Filler

Question: I was wondering if there is a product for filling (Bondo-type filler) an area that can be preheated at 600F, blasted and powder coated and still have good adhesive and corrosion protection.

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Control Systems For Finishing Lines Improve Profits

In today's world, information is king, even for finishers. UpRight, Inc. is using information it gathers through a control system on its pretreatment system and powder coating and painting lines to better understand its process and increase corrosion resistance. The ultimate result is a boost in the company's profits...

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Powder Coating—Simpler and Smarter

Because MetoPoxy's powder coating booths were not meeting new environmental standards, it searched for the best solution. What it found was a booth that exceeded its environmental standards and more . . .

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Perspectives: Finishing's Fire

Think of fire and you may imagine a cozy fireplace scene or roasting marshmallows or burning leaves.

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UV Powder Coating

UV Powder Coating Question: I am attempting to find out as much as possible about UV powder coating, including the process itself and the equipment required.

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Nitrate Compound Reporting

Question: A colleague of mine who owns a metal finishing facility has just received notice from U.S.

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Metallic Finish on Wrought Iron

Question: I am from India and have just begun a small workshop to make and design wrought iron accessories.

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Wrinkle Powders

Question: I have a customer that is trying to process a wrinkle powder in a catalytic IR oven with poor results.

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Zinc Whiskers

Question: Our company zinc plates steel computer cabinets.

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