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Cure Problems
We are having problems with getting full cure on different part shapes and masses and we cannot seem to get the oven properly adjusted to stop having under-cured parts.
Read MorePinholes in Nylon
We are evaluating the use of nylon 6 as a replacement for nylon 11 and 12 powder coatings. In the course of our work we are experiencing a great deal of pinholing on the test panels.
Read MoreRust on Powder Coated Steel
Is there a remedy at this point that can be used to repair the rusty look? Can the powder coater redo the affected area?
Read MoreWater Spots in Coating
We have been having trouble with water spots showing through the cured powder film.
Read MoreWhere's the Copper Coming From?
We use a cyanide copper strike bath in a couple of our plating processes. Over time the copper concentration increases in the bath. Why?
Read MoreIs My Nickel Gone?
I am looking for a quick test to determine if a nickel plate has been completely removed from a steel substrate.
Read MoreStripping Nickel Chrome
Can you recommend a method for stripping nickel chrome from steel?
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Dull Zinc Plating
We zinc plate many batches of parts each day. Some of these batches come out dull after the plating and chemical conversion steps. Could this be caused by the base material?
Read MoreBlistering Paint
My company produces cold rolled steel equipment boxes for both interior and exterior use. Indoor boxes are fabricated from cold rolled steel and outdoor boxes are fabricated from hot dip galvanized steel. After we upgraded our finish system from alkyds to polyesters, we had problems on the hot dipped galvanized boxes in the form of blisters.
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