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Q: Best type of polymer for a baking enamel?
Carl Izzo has the answer to this question and many others
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West Coast Bright Design Challenge picks winners
Design students soak up surface finishing knowledge to compete for thousands in prizes.
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Latex Spraying Revisited
I read the letter from G.S. in the August issue concerning the spraying of a latex.
Read MoreSolving Intercoat Adhesion Problems
When a part is rejected because of a paint defect, we try to recoat it, but the second coat won’t adhere to the first, causing us problems. What is the best type of polymer for a baking enamel that allows it to be recoated with excellent adhesion?
Read MoreTraining Programs
Where can I get some information about training programs for electroplaters? Our company seems to have a problem with finding individuals who have some basic understanding of the plating process.
Read MoreRequirements for Coating Aluminum
Q. I wish to powder coat a part that is die cast aluminum used for exterior luminaire housings. My question is can you explain the basic processes prior to coating and do I need to specify a special powder or are all powder coating materials rated for the same temperature in use?
Read MoreContamination in Nickel Tank
We are doing nickel electroforming on copper molds. Before plating, we etch the copper molds using phosphoric acid. We have discovered that we have phosphorus contamination in our nickel plating solution. Is there a way to remove this contamination?
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