Silicone

What would be the appropriate solvent to preclean aluminum surfaces to assure they are free of silicone prior to painting?

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USA Made Alternative to Ecophor

I am searching for a U.S.-produced product to take the place of Ecophor A447 product. Do you know of one or can you direct me to someone who may know of one?

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Passivate Using Different Materials

Can I passivate assembled parts with two different materials?

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Nanoceramic Pretreatment

I have been informed about nanoceramic pretreatment prior powder painting. Any experience? Is it really good? Where is the catch?

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Iron Phosphate—Rinsing Required?

My question is must iron phosphate be rinsed before painting. What problems might I have if not rinsed?

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Hydrogen Embrittlement Problems

We are buying screws according to customers specs. The manufactured parts then go through the following steps: remove the copper, heat treatment, and passivation. After all this, the parts come to the final test. The result is hydrogen embrittlement which now means that the parts are scrap. What can be the reason of this problem and is there a change to retreat the parts?

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Paint Adhesion on Aluminum

We have an issue with paint adhesion on aluminum.

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Thickener For Nitric Acid

My question is to find one thickener for nitric + HF acid solution for cleaning the stainless steel.

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Water Analysis Report and Staining of Aluminum

We have noticed a light staining on our aluminum machined parts after we wash in warm water. What, if anything, should I look for in the analysis that could cause stains?

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New Vibratory Finishing Compound Wearing Down Too Fast

What component of the compound causes this accelerated media wear and could it also harm machine parts such as the urethane liner?

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Like New...Only Better?

I have some concern about using this media. Will it debur as well as my angle cut triangles? Will it have shorter life since it is smaller? Can I mix these two media? Should I have any other concerns?

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When to Change Out Chemical Tanks

Question: How do you determine when it is time to change out chemical tanks.

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