Pretreatments
How to Strip Zinc Phosphate Without Using Chromic Acid
Q. I want to remove zinc phosphate from hardware parts after cold heading. Typically to remove zinc phosphate, I would soak in chromic acid at a high temperature, but this is not a viable or safe method for bulk treatment. Can I just hit the parts with a higher concentration of potassium hydroxide at a higher temperature to remove the zinc phosphate?
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Life Cycle: Powder Coat Turns Bikes into Fine-Tuned Machines
Two San Francisco bike makers turn to powder coating to finish their custom products.
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Kyzen, CJI Host 'Clean and Green' Seminar June 13-14
The two firms will be offering two days of training, with several technical sessions and hands-on testing throughout the day. The training is free, but space is limited.
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Parts2Clean Show Addresses New Cleaning Challenges
Global trends such as electromobility, lightweight construction, Industry 4.0, sustainability and more at show Oct. 24-26 in Stuttgart, Germany.
Read MoreHow to Stop Outgassing with Die-Cast Parts
Q. We run aluminum extrusions using a chrome treatment conversion coating. We began running aluminum die-cast parts and are seeing small blisters and holes in the coating. How can we stop this?
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Chemetall Receives Highest Airbus Award for Third Time
Only four out of a total of 68 strategic key suppliers of Airbus have received this "Accredited Supplier" award in 2016.
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Axalta Launches Mobile Color Matching App for Powder Coaters
The free tool allows users to scan any surface and easily match it to an Alesta stock powder coating hue which increases productivity by eliminating the wait for a sample powder or color chip delivery.
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Cleaning Experts Come Together to Discuss Forming Industry Association in the U.S.
Leaders in industrial cleaning come together before the Parts Cleaning Expo at PMTS to discuss forming a new association dedicated to cleaning technologies and applications.
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PPG Coatings Protect World's Tallest Condo Tower
Designed by noted architect Rafael Viñoly, the 96-story skyscraper features a lattice-like network of aluminum window wall systems finished with PPG's Duranar Sunstorm Gray Mica and Sunlight Silver coatings.
Read MoreCan Aqueous Alkaline Cleaner Be Used on Aluminum?
Q. Should I not use the same bath to process aluminum and stainless steel? Can aqueous alkaline cleaner be used on aluminum?
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