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Paint Color Vs. Adhesion
Is there something inherent in black pigment, or in other materials or processes used to make black paint, that prevents it from adhering as well as other colors do?
Read MoreWinning the Game—Month by Month
Ah April. Finally, another long winter behind us and a sports fan's thoughts turn to baseball. Of all the mainstream sports, my favorite. Just imagine. Down by three runs with two outs and a full count in the bottom of the ninth. Bases full. The cleanup batter at the plate and the ace closer on the mound. The pressure is on!
Read MorePlating Strip
I have a part made from Monel that was plated with nickel strike and silver plated. I need to strip the plating from the outer diameter and leave the inner diameter plated without attacking the base metal. Any suggestions?
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Passivation Basics
What is commonly referred to as "passivating" on a shop floor is actually just enhancement of a naturally occurring process on most stainless steels.
Read MoreThe Rich—A Necessary Cog in Our Economy
The United States runs on capitalism, where the means of production and distribution are privately owned and operated for profit. So a capitalist, by definition, is a generator of wealth, as is the typical successful business owner.
Read MoreImprove Your Throw
One of the most important characteristics of E-coat is throwpower—the ability to coat interior or recessed surfaces to provide corrosion protection in those difficult-to-coat areas.
Read MoreA Toxic Debate
In the run up to the Washington Forum, EPA regulation is in the spotlight, and finishers are getting some bad press.
Read MoreA Current Affair
There are multiple choices available for platers who need to accurately measure deposit thickness.
Read MoreA Conversation With...Mark Ormiston
As director of research and development at Anomatic Corp., a Newark, OH-based anodized aluminum packaging company, Mark Ormiston knows what it's like to be constantly faced with a demand for more sustainable, green products and processes.
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