Parts Cleaning
Stainless Steel Wash Primers—Which and Where to Get It?
I have a couple of hundred 3/16-inch 304-stainless steel dowels that I need paint to bond too. I keep reading of “Wash Primers.” So what brands are there and where I can I get them? After applying the wash primer, do I then apply the top coat over it? Also, by any chance, is there such a thing as an aerosol can application of any wash primers?
Read MoreCleanliness Test
The application I have is a cleanliness requirement for a metal washer. Please let me know if you know of a test kit available to perform this type of analysis.
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How to Dry Parts After Mass Finishing
Can you suggest the best method for drying following deburring?
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Calculating Energy Savings
I want to calculate the energy savings associated with reducing washer bath temperature.
Read MoreFRP Parts Washer
I am considering the use of a 5 stage part washer constructed from FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic). Do you or know anyone who has any experience with a washer constructed from this material? It is intended to wash mild steel sheet metal parts.
Read MorePassivation Problems
I am having a problem with parts passivated in citric asic. They are 303ss and passivated for 30 min. My end user is sending them out for a salt spray test and they are failing. I welcome any thoughts or ideas on this problem.
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