basics
Stripping of Plated Finishes
The processes, chemicals and equipment, plus control and troubleshooting.
Read MorePaint Application Methods
An overview of spraying, dipping, flow coating, and everything in between.
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Phosphate Conversion Coatings
Types of phosphate conversion coatings, how to apply them, and their specific functions.
Read MoreHow to Remove Old Powder from Parts
If a part is already powder coated, how is the powder coat stripped before e-coating, if not by shot blasting? Does it need to go through an oven? Dip in a tank?
Read MoreValue of Powder Environmental Room
For several years we have operated our powder system without a room to enclose the booths and application process. It has worked out OK, but we need to make some adjustment for different humidity conditions. Is the cost of adding the room is justified?
Read MoreEvaluation of Powder Materials
What issues should we consider in order to evaluate different suppliers and pick the best one? We know that the price per pound is one item, but how can we be sure it is good powder?
Read MoreNitric Acid Passivation and EH&S Impact
I am looking for safety/environmental requirements to set up a nitric acid cleaning and passivation system.
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Increasing Vibratory Efficiency by Optimizing the Choice of Media Shape Relative to Part Geometry
When choosing vibratory media, understand the size, shape, starting roughness condition and metallurgical structure of the part.
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Making the Grade With Mechanical Media
Understanding media grades is important to good mechanical finishes.
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