David S. Peterson
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?
Read MorePassivate Using Different Materials
Can I passivate assembled parts with two different materials?
Read MoreNanoceramic Pretreatment
I have been informed about nanoceramic pretreatment prior powder painting. Any experience? Is it really good? Where is the catch?
Read MoreIron Phosphate—Rinsing Required?
My question is must iron phosphate be rinsed before painting. What problems might I have if not rinsed?
Read MoreHydrogen 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?
Read MoreThickener For Nitric Acid
My question is to find one thickener for nitric + HF acid solution for cleaning the stainless steel.
Read MoreWater 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?
Read MoreNew 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?
Read MoreLike 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?
Read MoreWhen to Change Out Chemical Tanks
Question: How do you determine when it is time to change out chemical tanks.
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