education

Liquid Coating

"Class A" Finish

Can you tell me the exact definition of a “Class A” finish? What other classes are there and what defines them?

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Electroplating

Makeup of a Woods Nickel Strike

I am confused about the makeup of a Woods nickel strike bath. Some of the terminology that is used is different than the terminology I learned in my chemistry classes. Can you give me some help with this problem?

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Electroplating

Specifications and Certification

Who is responsible for the testing and certification that parts meet specifications?

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Response to Training Question

In regard to the question from C.L. in the August Clinic as to train or not to train, it sounds like C.L. is new on the job and was handed a problem area.

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Spent Bulbs as Hazwaste

I wish to emphasize the significance of one critical word in your response “...usually fitted with green end caps and certified to pass TCLP”. Unless you have that certification on hand for your lamps, or TCLP results from a certified laboratory, you may find during your next inspection that the cost of (mis)managing your lamps has more than erased all the savings you made.

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Liquid Coating

Automobile Painting Courses

I just had to respond to W. G. about spending $28,000 for automobile painting classes.

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education

Automobile Painting Classes

There is an institute (Name Withheld) that will teach painting, custom painting, etc, but you must also sign up for their auto collision and refinishing course. Unfortunately, I learned that these courses would cost me $28,000 as quoted to me by the institute representative. I thought that was FAR too high, and will pursue your advised method of practicing and learning by trial and error, picking up pointers from people I meet, or technical books you can buy at the painter supply shops.

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education

Training

Question: How do I go about learning about the “art and science” of electroplating?

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education

Plating Certification

Question: When you ask for a plating certification what information should be expected?

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education

Perspectives: Help with ISO 14000 Certification

First, there was ISO 9000 compliance.

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