Parts Cleaning
Adhesion Failure on Aluminum
We powder coat aluminum bench seats in 6061 and 6063 alloy and structural steel parts on the same line. We have had trouble with periodic adhesion failure on the aluminum parts.
Read MoreQuestions 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?
Read MoreSpot 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?
Read MoreWhen 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.
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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.
Read MorePaint 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.
Read MorePainting Over Zinc Chromate
What is the best method of painting over 6061 Al that is covered with zinc chromate?
Read MoreTractor Cab Coating
I think I am looking at a failure of a powder coating on tractors I am considering purchasing.
Read MorePowder 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?
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Pretreatment Problems on Galvanneal Steel
What we are seeing is craters in random places in the surface of the painted parts.
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