Carl Izzo Consultant

Tungsten Carbide Precision Wear Parts

Question: I represent a manufacturer of tungsten carbide precision wear parts.

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Choosing a Spray Gun

Question: We are a machine shop for aircraft parts and are starting up a paint line.

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Mass Painting Steel Bolts

Question: We manufacture Grade-8 bolts and apply a black oil finish.

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Coil Coating 101

  Question: I am a masters-degree student of materials engineering at my university.

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Humorous, Scary and Practical Advice

Question: I just finished reading your August 2004 column in Products Finishing.

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Vinyl Caps for Wire Ends

Question: We use a piece of heavy gage wire in one of our products.

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Painting Cast Iron

Question: We manufacture water features for fountains, pools and ponds.

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Accelerated Aging Tests

Question: I recently experienced a failure on an accelerated aging test of a polyurethane coating system.

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Paint Compatibility

Question: With regard to the question "Painting Cast Iron Valves" sent in from P.J., there are so many unanswered questions in my mind concerning his high rework rate that he says is close to 100%. It may sound strange, but I could feel the frustration in myself in not being able to evaluate his set up and solve his problem.

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More on Painting ABS Plastic

Question: These remarks relate to the problem question in the July 2004 issue.

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Non-Visible Infrared/Ultraviolet Paint

Question: Here at our Automation Technology Laboratory at the University, we’ve been using “landmarks” for mobile robot navigation.

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Custom Coaters

Question: I’m a partner in a small manufacturing company that specializes in general machine work for the aircraft industry, the government, and the commercial industry.

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