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Spraying Metallic Paints

Question: I have experienced some difficulty in color matching between methods of spray application, primarily with metallic colors.

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Electrical Insulation

Question: I work with a consulting firm and I am doing research on finishes.

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Anodic Coating Blisters on 7075

Question: We do Type III (hardcoat) anodizing.

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Dual Purpose Anodizing Bath

Question: When using a sulfuric acid-oxalic acid electrolyte for Type III hardcoat, is it possible to raise the temperature in order to do Type II anodizing in the same tank?

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Cleaning Very Small Parts

Question: How are very small sheet metal parts cleaned with an aqueous solution?

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Electroless Nickel on Leaded Steel

Question: We are plating leaded steel, 12-L-14, with electroless nickel (mid-phosphorous bath). Three or four days after processing, the parts are showing “pockets” of staining.

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How to Clean Galvanized Steel Before Painting

Question: I need to clean galvanized steel mir- ror bases prior to painting.

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How to Plate Stainless Steel Black

Question: How can I plate stainless steel to give it an antique black finish?

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High-Tech "Weaponry" for Painters

There are many things a finisher can do to reduce its coating costs and improve part quality. But, did you ever think that laser-guided spray guns would be one of them?

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Cleaning Molybdenum

Question: We have been trying to figure out how to clean molybdenum.

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The Analysis and Design of Rinsing Installations

The technology and practice of rinsing seldom get the recognition they deserve, and yet rinsing is an indispensable operation in virtually every wet process.

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Switching From Liquid Spray Coating To Powder Coating

The company used high-solids liquid coatings in two standard colors but decided to change to powder coatings for durability and chip resistance...

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