Parts Cleaning

Liquid Coating 10 Jan 2011

Questions and Answers for Painting Anodized Aluminum

We paint parts made of anodized aluminum. Suddenly, we are having a problem with paint adhesion. Is this an adhesion problem? What are the pros and cons of painting anodized aluminum?

Parts Cleaning 10 Jan 2011

Spot Weld Marks

On certain sheet metal parts made of 16-gauge cold rolled steel, we have trouble with spot weld marks showing through the paint finish. How do we eliminate this problem?

sustainability 1 Jan 2011

When Help is Needed, Call out the Cavalry ... or Calvary Chemicals

Teams of Calvary employees and their families—more than 50 people in October alone—volunteer weeks at a time to provide care for orphans in Monterrey, Mexico through a partnership they have developed through Back2Back Ministries(back2backministries.org). This is not something that company president John Morelock just recently decided to undertake. He has been spearheading the effort since 2004, sponsoring mission trips for employees and their friends and family, providing opportunities to serve alongside Back2Back, and ultimately empowering sustainable long-term change for orphans.

economics 23 Dec 2010

7 Changes to Reduce Spray Costs Immediately

Jon Barber of Spraying Systems Co. in Wheaton, IL, says that the sluggish economy often causes manufacturers to convert their “cost management” programs into “cost reduction” programs.But Barber warns that cutting costs can have a negative impact on products and process quality, and can actually lead to higher scrap rates, costlier product recalls and unhappy customers.

Parts Cleaning 1 Sep 2010

Paint Compatibility

One of our customers has 48 steel valves ranging from from 6–48 inches. These valves were supplied to our customer coated with a high temperature one-pack silicone coating system. We have been instructed to repaint these valves.

Parts Cleaning 1 Sep 2010

Painting Over Zinc Chromate

What is the best method of painting over 6061 Al that is covered with zinc chromate?

Powder Coating 1 Aug 2010

Tractor Cab Coating

I think I am looking at a failure of a powder coating on tractors I am considering purchasing.

Parts Cleaning 1 Aug 2010

Powder Stripping

We have an aluminum casting from which we need to remove powder coat. We have investigated sanding and chemical, but the heat process may have a very negative impact on the part shape. What are your thoughts?