Ultrasonic Cleaning

Question: I am manufacturing pipe fittings and using graphite as a dry lubricant while the steel is being formed.

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Iron Phosphate Acid Cleaner

Question: Will pretreating chrome moly tubing with an iron phosphate acid cleaner at 150 F and a 4.5 pH for 10 seconds cause any heavy metals to be dissolved into the waste effluent?

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Product Information

Question: I have gone through the web site of a company and found glycolic acid for metal finishing and cleaning, can you give us some more information about glycolic acid?

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Spots on Aluminum After Alkaline Cleaning

Question: As of late, I have been experiencing some intermittent spotting on mainly 7000 and 2000 series alloys after immersion in our alkaline cleaner . The company’s lab reports tell me the blackish/whitish spots are actually small particles of silicates and phosphates that are plating onto the aluminum surface.

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Aluminum Oxidation

Question: I came across a clinic while searching PF Online.

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Removing TCE

Question: I saw your article on the web about TCE.

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Removing WD-40

Question: Some of our clients use WD-40 on their machines to allow parts to slip better in-process or when holes are drilled.

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Peeling Powder Questions and Answers

Questions and answers about peeling powder coating

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Trichloroethylene

Question: I am trying to buy some trichloroethylene for art work Would you please advise me on where to order or buy it?

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Parts Cleaning

Cleaning Question

We manufacture dump bodies for trucks and are looking for suggestions on cleaning them prior to priming and painting.

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Zinc vs. Iron Phosphate

Question: I have a technical question from a vendor, which I will pass on to you.

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Correction on Passivation Specification

Question: In the August issue of Products Finishing magazine you answered a question about passivation from J.

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