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How to Identify and Control Poor Ecoat Film Appearance
Q. We are experiencing textured ecoat on galvanized service parts and were told the galvanized coating is electrolytically applied with 60/60 zinc weights.
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Surface Finishing Mexico Holds Second Show
Mexican Association for Surface Finishing expects 2,000 visitors.
Read MoreHow to Extend the Life of Electroless Nickel Chemistry
Q. We have been having some issues with our electroless nickel line. We want the bath to last longer, but are afraid of a decrease in quality. How can we help our EN bath last longer while improving our quality?
Read MoreHow to Measure Thermal Spray Aluminum Thickness
Q. What’s the best way to measure thermal spray aluminum thickness on a non-magnetic (austenitic) stainless steel?
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How to Boost a Gradually Less-Efficient System
Q. We've powder coated automotive parts with a single-color, black epoxy for around a year. How can we regain our initial efficiency?
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How to Barrel Plate Sulfamate Nickel
Coventya’s Brad Durkin explains what to do when barrel parts experience poor adhesion, flaking and deposit poor ductility resulting in high rejection rates.
Read MoreHow to Get Powder into Recessed Areas
Q. We manufacture metal office furniture.We have trouble covering inside the pull area without getting roughness and heavy coating around the perimeter of the pull. How can we get the coverage inside without the orange peel?
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Don’t Tell People How to Do Things
Tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results.
Read MoreDifferences in Masking and Plug Materials
Q. Can you explain the differences between masking caps and plugs?
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How to Increase Liquid Coating Production
Q. We want to increase our production rate but we cannot increase the length or our existing curing oven.
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