Parts Cleaning
E-coat As A Primer For Powder
The spec called for electrocoat as a primer and a powder coating for the top coat. We have liquid and powder coating facilities in our plant, but we will have to send the parts to a contract coater for the E-coat process. Can you tell me why the E-coat process might be required instead of a liquid process?
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Powder Palace
How a manufacturer of sporting goods turned its powder operation into the centerpiece of its plant to meet environmental guidelines and improve product quality
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12 Ways to Reduce Water Consumption
Save water, save money in your cleaning processes with these common-sense tips
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Productive Plastic Painting
Upgrades improve paint system flexibility, application characteristics
Read MorePassivation (Times Four!)
1) I would love to be able to get my hands on a book that can teach me a great deal more on the passivation process. Is there such a book out there? 2) We rinse parts in a closed-loop bath that is not controlled for pH or any other content parameters. Under what conditions do you need to take the acid bath step? 3) I am setting up passivation and chem film lines in a shop and am wondering what are some good resources for getting started? 4) Are there biocompatibility issues with passivating stainless steel?
Read MoreWanting to Shine
How can I remove the factory coating from a 1972 ford truck aluminum grill shell so I can re-polish it?
Read MoreStripping Chrome-Plated Parts
We have etching, erosion and severe mass loss and are losing the functional dimensions. Is this happening because the nickel is too low and the chlorine is now too harsh against the chrome and other component into the 2101? What would you recommend to strip the chrome without any effect on the duplex stainless surface?
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