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Anodizing

“Cracking” of the Anodic Coating Under High Temperatures

After anodizing, the parts are annealed at 100°C. Most of the time they will withstand this process without damage, but sometimes the anodic coating cracks. I would like to ensure that they never crack at 100°C.

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Anodizing

Anodized and Dyed Black Extrusions Turning Green and Purple

We notice that the black extrusions have a greenish cast to them when we receive them from the anodizer. When the parts are exposed to plant lighting and to indirect sunlight, they turn a purplish color after six months or less.

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Parts Cleaning

Stainless Steel Preparation—Follow-Up

The following was submitted by a reader as a follow-up to the October 2010 column regarding a question pertaining to stainless steel pretreatment prior to painting or powder coating.

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Pretreat to Powder Coat Aluminum

I would like to start powder coating the aluminium housing of bus bar and need to know how to pretreat the parts before spraying.

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Citric Acid Passivation Alternative

We have always used nitric acid, but after seeing your site, we’re more interested in using citric acid from a safety point of view.

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Powder Coating

Powder Coating Hot-Dipped Galvanize

Do you know the procedure for powder coating galvanized steel?

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Powder Coating

On-site Powder Color Match

Is there any powder process where we can mix colors instantly and match color shades?

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Powder Coating

Low-Cure Powder

Is there a powder available that can coat gas spring, curing at 100°C?

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Powder Coating

Epoxy/Polyester Hybrid

Can a hybrid powder provide enough UV protection to be used for an outdoor application?

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Powder Coating

Cooling Parts

What can we do to cool these parts faster?

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