Anodizing

sustainability

Aluminum In Danger Of Being Ruled Out Of Window PCR

AAC joins with Aluminum Association to report that a non-profit environmental group is developing on behalf of several window and glazing trade associations a Window Product Category Rule

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Powder Coating

Seeking Powder-compatible Filler

What are some good powder-compatible types of filler material that can be used to fill holes or surface imperfections?

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Electroplating

Plating Aluminum on ERW Pipe

Which plating company has expertise in plating aluminum onto steel products?

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Anodizing

Galvanization in the Caustic Etch Bath

What is the maximum zinc level allowed in a caustic etch bath?

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Anodizing

Poor Anodic Coating Quality on Alloy 5083

Why is alloy 5803 not dyeing properly in the anodizing bath?

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Anodizing

Stripping Type III (Hardcoat) Anodic Coatings

Is there an effective way to strip Type III (hardcoat) anodic coating from parts while removing as little substrate as possible?

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Anodizing

Measuring the Color of Anodized Coatings with a Colorimeter

Is there a set standard in the anodizing industry for measuring and matching colors?

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aerospace

Hex Chromium-Free Sealants for Defense and Aerospace

Results of second phase of research conducted by top defense contractors.

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masking

U.S. Army Improving Rock Island Arsenal Plating, Painting Systems

U.S. Army’s Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center in Illinois broke ground this spring on a $61-million infrastructure modernization project.

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Saying Goodbye to Little John and His Big Heart

John Przybylinski passes away after 50 years in the plating industry.

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