Parts Cleaning
Parts Cleaning Clinic: Cleaning of Inconel
Q. What cleaning methods are recommended for finishing Inconel 718?
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Parts Cleaning Clinic: Phosphate Coating Problems
Q. We electrocoat sheet metal, iron castings (machined and non-machined) and aluminum castings (machined and non-machined surfaces) and are having problems with poor phosphating on aluminum substrates. We maintain the free acid at 0.7-1.1 points and total acid at 20-24 points, and the total fluoride at 1,500 ppm. Bath temperature is 40°C to 45°C. Any suggestions?
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Parts Cleaning Clinic: Pretreatment Equipment Suppliers
Q. I am researching manufacturers of aqueous part washers and phosphate pretreatment systems for powder coating, looking for companies that build conveyor systems, washers and treatment systems; not parts washers. The parts to be cleaned are various sizes of steel, stainless and aluminum fabrications from stampings, cut to length steel tubing, and sheet metal fabrications up to 6 feet long and 3 feet wide. What are my options?
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Downdraft Versus Cross-Draft Booths
Q. We are considering a new spray booth, and we’ve read a lot about the different types of airflows. What can you tell me about downdraft booths and cross-draft booths, and what should I consider in adding one to my shop?
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The Making of a World Class Manufacturer ... A Long-Term View
Firms empowering employees with higher skill levels will be light-years ahead.
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Data-Driven Coater Uses Technology to Improve Finishes
Iowa’s Co-Line is a Top Shop that uses analytics to improve efficiencies.
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When Good Enough Never Is
Get ready for the Products Finishing Top Shops Benchmarking Survey.
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A Conversation with...Michael Leeming, Parker Boiler
Michael Leeming is national sales manager with Parker Boiler in Los Angeles, one of the largest suppliers to the finishing industry.
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Nordson Partners with Powder Coating Institute to Award $5,000 Scholarship
Nordson Corporation partners with the Powder Coating Institute (PCI) to sponsor the first $5,000 Nordson BUILDS/PCI Scholarship, awarded at the PC Summit earlier this month.
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Trojan Powder Coating Collaborates with Artist Stephen Glassman
Flows Two Ways adorns the facade of Via 57 West, Bjarke Ingels Group’s first mixed-use residence building in New York City.
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