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Battle for CARC Powder Coating

Sherwin-Williams and PPG were awarded research grants by the Department of Defense in June 2012 to develop a zero-volatile organic compound, zero-hazardous air pollutant exterior topcoat to replace the military’s current generation of liquid-applied chemical agent resistant coatings (CARC) by 2015.

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Anodizing

Titan Metal Fabricators, De Dietrich Process Systems Open Joint Venture China Manufacturing Facility

  Titan Metal Fabricators Co., Ltd. celebrated its official grand opening on December 12 in the Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China.

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Artistic Plating is Now Advanced Plating Technologies

Owners say that over the past decade the shop has been undergoing significant changes in finishing capabilities, markets serviced and strategic focus.

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Parts Cleaning

Rinsing

In a dragout /rinsing process, is cold water effective or beneficial after a hot water rinse?

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Electroplating

Cyanide Zinc on Cast Iron

What would be the correct process for plating zinc on cast iron parts?

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Parts Cleaning

Electrocleaning

Why do we have problems with cleaning in low-current areas on our barrel alkaline zinc plater?

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Electrocoating

Eliminating Voltage Rupture

Why are galvanized substrates more prone to voltage rupture than other metallic substrates?

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Electroplating

Corrosion Pits

What is the best procedure for replacing hard chrome on carbon steel substrates that have corrosion pits 0.10” in depth?

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CCAI Donates to Red Cross Relief Fund to Help Central Illinois Tornado Victims

Donation is coming through a crowd sourcing fundraising site in partnership with FABTECH sponsors and exhibitors.

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Parts Cleaning

Ultrasonic Rust Removal

What ultrasonic frequency is best for removing corrosion on stainless steel?

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