Pretreatment for Powder Coating
Powder Coating Monel Fasteners
Do fasteners (rivets) made from monel behave similar to stainless steel in that they require a pre-etching or abrading before a paint or powder coat?
Read MoreCoating Untreated Aluminum
Question: We are powder coating two-inch long aluminum tubes and only pre-treat is a simple part wash-vibratory debur.
Read MoreSpeeding Up Out-Gassing
Question: I purchased some steel-powder coated furniture for our office that was made in Asia.
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Improving First-Pass Transfer Efficiency
Want to boost powder coating productivity? Look to your process, not your powder.
Read MoreTGIC Polyester vs. Aliphatic Urethane
Question: I work for a company that has had crane products powder coated for years with an aliphatic-urethane and are currently looking to switch to a TGIC polyester.
Read MoreIn Search of a Polymeric Coating
Question: I have an application that needs a 0.005-0.006-inch thick insulative coating on an aluminum sheet metal part.
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MON MACT Impact
The clock is ticking for paint and coating operations to reduce HAP emissions and meet EPA guidelines.
Read MoreFree and Total Acid Values
Question: Can anyone tell me what is the meaning of total acid and free acid?
Read MoreApplying Powder in the Oven
Question: Great column!! We make large pumps for mining and dredge work, with gray, ductile and white iron castings.
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