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Measuring Hardness and Wear in Electroless Nickel Coatings
Rich O’Brien from Bales Metal Surface Solutions says advances in coatings science have led to the development of multiple choices for surface finishes beyond hard chrome and electroless nickel.
Read MoreSteps for Automating Your Paint Booth with Robots
Graco’s Bill Heuer explains the important considerations to think about before investing in a system with robots.
Read MoreDesigning Batch Ovens for Powder Coating Operations
Curing ovens are an important part of any finishing operation, and Col-Met’s John Owed says understanding key elements will assist in selecting the right oven for your application.
Read MoreFixing Salt Spray Failures After Passivating, Baking
This is a common challenge faced by many acid zinc platers who Mark Adams from Columbia Chemical says perform hydrogen embrittlement relief on acid zinc plated fasteners.
Read MoreHow to Stop Powder Coatings from Drifting from Spray Booth
Nordson’s Frank Mohar says the main function of any powder booth is to contain excess powder overspray.
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How to Know When to Change Spray Booth Filters
When it comes to determining when to change your spray booth filters, Trey Peavy from Col-Met Engineered Finishing Solutions says to first differentiate between intake filters and exhaust filters.
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Increasing Output for Large Stainless Steel Sheet Surface Polishing
Mike Shappell from Norton Saint-Gobain shows how a manufacturer benefits from applying products and techniques to improve the bottom line.
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Fixing Excessive Brightener Consumption From Dull Work In Alkaline Non-Cyanide Zinc
Although great strides have been made over the last 30 years in the development of alkaline non-cyanide zinc processes, Asterion’s Graham Torr says not all “modern” systems are created equal.
Read MoreFinding Correlations to Salt Spray and UV Protection Hours
Bob Hohn with Assured Testing Services says it is often difficult to equate test duration to actual years of field service.
Read MoreHow to Measure Ecoat Throwpower in the Field
Axalta’s Dan Rose says the regular monitoring, recording and charting of throwpower can be a very valuable tool for ensuring quality.
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