basics
How to Convert to Powder Coating
We would like to know what type of powder coating could produce a similar finish. At the moment we have no experience with powder coating but have read about its many benefits.
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How To Choose and Use Non-Woven Abrasives
Abrasive products are usually categorized as bonded abrasives and coated abrasives, but there is a third category that prepares and applies a final finish to the surface, these are non-woven abrasives . . .
Read MorePrepaint Treatments
Question: We are currently plating zinc and yellow chromate for a customer.
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Understanding Your Mass-Finishing Process
Do you have control over your mass-finishing processes so that your parts are finished the same way every time...perfectly?
Read MoreHow to Clean Galvanized Steel Before Painting
Question: I need to clean galvanized steel mir- ror bases prior to painting.
Read MoreHow to Plate Stainless Steel Black
Question: How can I plate stainless steel to give it an antique black finish?
Read MoreWhen to Touch Up
Question: We have a spray booth with eight automatic guns at the entrance and a manual touch-up opening and gun at the exit.
Read MorePainting Brass
Question: I have a design that requires the use of brass (No. 360 copper alloy). This design requires that some portions be painted (epoxy primed and polyurethane topcoated). I have no experience painting brass and/or know if this alloy is even “paintable.” Could you provide some insight into this matter and recommend how to best prepare the surface for painting?
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