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High Heat Applications
We’re building a part that we expect will be exposed to temperatures above 600°F for extended periods of time. Is there a powder coating that can take that kind of temperature?
Read MoreAdhesion Failure on Aluminum
We powder coat aluminum bench seats in 6061 and 6063 alloy and structural steel parts on the same line. We have had trouble with periodic adhesion failure on the aluminum parts.
Read MoreElectropolishing 316 Stainless Steel
I would like to know if there are any articles on electropolishing 316L stainless steel, and does your magazine have any bath formulations for doing so?
Read MoreMagnetic Moments Revisited
The plating shop says the parts are magnetic when they receive them and the machining operation says they are not magnetic when shipped to the plater. Do you have any words of wisdom as to how we might be able to resolve this problem?
Read MoreQuestions and Answers for Painting Anodized Aluminum
We paint parts made of anodized aluminum. Suddenly, we are having a problem with paint adhesion. Is this an adhesion problem? What are the pros and cons of painting anodized aluminum?
Read MoreDye Sublimation Coating
I’ve read your article and others that recommend two-part coatings such as polyester/acrylic plus a hardener to be used as a dye sublimation coating. Can I use a coating that is a one-package polyester/acrylic that does not need a hardener? Can I use a water-based coating?
Read MoreSpot Weld Marks
On certain sheet metal parts made of 16-gauge cold rolled steel, we have trouble with spot weld marks showing through the paint finish. How do we eliminate this problem?
Read MoreClear Finish on Brass
What is the best way to coat these brass metal dial faces to get a mirror-like finish?
Read MoreBurn-off Ovens: Fixing a Wrong the Right Way
For those in the finishing industry, you may be seeing something very soon that comes around about as often as a comet.
Read MoreWhen Help is Needed, Call out the Cavalry ... or Calvary Chemicals
Teams of Calvary employees and their families—more than 50 people in October alone—volunteer weeks at a time to provide care for orphans in Monterrey, Mexico through a partnership they have developed through Back2Back Ministries(back2backministries.org). This is not something that company president John Morelock just recently decided to undertake. He has been spearheading the effort since 2004, sponsoring mission trips for employees and their friends and family, providing opportunities to serve alongside Back2Back, and ultimately empowering sustainable long-term change for orphans.
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