automotive
Adhesion Problem
Question: We are an automotive ancillary supplier, catering to various automotive OEMs in India.
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Putting The Brakes On Lead and Cadmium
Ambrake Manufacturing had to remove lead and cadmium from its electroless nickel solution in order to comply with the End of Life Vehicle Directive. The company turned to its electroless nickel suppliers for support...
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Phasing In
When Ford Motor Company made the decision to expand the paint shop in its St. Thomas Assembly Plant, it sought to do so without losing production time and without sustaining any “lost day” injuries…
Read MoreMoisture Level in Compressed Air for Spray Painting
Question: What is the maximum recommended compressed air moisture level for painting today’s high-tech paints in the automotive refinishing industry?
Read MoreCleaning Plastics
Question: We are a third tier automotive supplier for plastic parts like grills, hubcaps and other trim parts.
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UV-Curable Basecoats and Clearcoats for Automotive Lighting
With the influx of plastic into automotive lighting in the early 1980s, a fresh market for coatings quickly emerged.
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Color Matters
When it comes to color, automotive paint suppliers don't just forecast the next big trends...they create them.
Read MoreChrome and Resist Lacquer
Question: We are a third tier automotive OEM supplier of resist chrome plating or stop chrome plating on ABS and ABS / PC plastic parts like car grills, hub caps, etc. for two area chrome plating companies.
Read MoreWhite Spots in the Paint
Question: I am doing mass painting of car bumpers made of PP-resin material using a robot.
Read MoreComposites Industry Paint Technology Advancements
The automotive composites industry has been working to improve the processability of Sheet Molding Composite (SMC) parts for a number of years.
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