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Liquid Chrome Vs. Chromic Acid Flake
Contemplating how to continue offering chromic acid services in an increasingly stringent regulatory world? Liquid chrome products may be the solution you’re looking for.
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Factors Affecting Frictional Properties of Plated Bolts
To better control the friction in a bolted joint, it is essential to understand all the factors affecting it, including lubricant and topcoat.
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Having a Blast: Best Practices for Media Blasting
5 considerations for media blasting as surface preparation for coatings.
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Powder Coating Chipping on Aluminum Extrusion
The only way to get reliable results with powder on aluminum that will be used outdoors is to use an aluminum conversion coating that neutralizes the surface so the oxide cannot rapidly reform, according to Rodger Talbert.
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Software Can Make Job Shops Profitable
Steelhead Technologies’ Jeffrey Halonen answers two questions about how using software increases profitability.
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The Benefits of Electroless Nickel Plating
Looking to add electroless nickel to your capabilities? This overview can help you understand the benefits of EN and appropriate applications.
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Selecting high-capacity anodizing tanks
Process tanks are the foundation of finishing. Asa Halliday of Tri-Mer Corp. discusses considerations to keep in mind when selecting anodizing tanks.
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Factors Affecting Job Shop Profitability
Powder coating expert Rodger Talbert answers a question about procedures that affect profitability, including quoting methods.
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Powder Coating Automation Can Reach ESG Goals for Automotive Parts
By adopting the robotic process automation (RPA) powder applicator, a plant can make significant savings for both the environment and the bottom line.
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Conductivity and Plating
Eric Xie of PAVCO Inc. discusses conductivity when considering the combination of plating metal deposits, passivates and topcoats/sealers.
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