Parts Cleaning
“Fuzzy” Parts
We are noticing that some of the parts form a “fuzz” where they are machined. This area is white powder and when removed leaves a black spot on the surface of the tube that will not chromate.
Read MoreBlack Grease in Pickling Line
I very rarely get a grease-like substance clinging to the surfaces of parts after I remove them from the pickling bath.
Read MoreCause of Warping
We removed several belt guards and put them in our wheel blaster—a rotating table blaster. It removed the paint to perfection, but warped the parts so extensively that we had to hammer them back into shape.
Read MoreMeasuring Liner Thickness
Is there a non-destructive way to measure liner thickness in our centrifugal disc finisher?
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Expanding on E-Coat
Electrocoat products and processes continue to evolve, with development focused on lower energy use, very low VOC content and methods to reduce cost per applied square foot. The following is a primer on how a combination of new materials and good process control can be used to achieve the highest possible efficiency.
Read MoreResidual Smut?
We’re having a problem with small cylindrical parts and small amounts of residual “smut” left over after our cleaning at an outside cleaning vendor.
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