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White Spots on Anodized and Dyed Parts
Question: After Type II anodizing our parts are dyed using organic dyes and then sealed in hot nickel acetate solution.
Read MoreWater Analysis Report and Staining of Aluminum
We have noticed a light staining on our aluminum machined parts after we wash in warm water. What, if anything, should I look for in the analysis that could cause stains?
Read MoreVanadate Conversion Coatings: Alternative to Phosphate?
Emerging pretreatment technology can reduce energy consumption and environmental concerns.
Read MoreNew Vibratory Finishing Compound Wearing Down Too Fast
What component of the compound causes this accelerated media wear and could it also harm machine parts such as the urethane liner?
Read MorePowder Coating Monel Fasteners
Do fasteners (rivets) made from monel behave similar to stainless steel in that they require a pre-etching or abrading before a paint or powder coat?
Read MoreLike New...Only Better?
I have some concern about using this media. Will it debur as well as my angle cut triangles? Will it have shorter life since it is smaller? Can I mix these two media? Should I have any other concerns?
Read MoreIn Search of Plating Books
Where can I find books in the area of electroplating and metal finishing to purchase?
Read MoreIn-Mold Paint
Do you know of any kind of in-mold paint that is compatible with polyurethane?
Read MorePaint Line Energy Reductions
What can we do to reduce the amount of energy used in our paint line?
Read MoreNickel-Plated Anode Bars
Our chemical vendor has told us that it is a good idea to nickel plate the anode bars in our zinc chloride plating bath prior to commissioning the tank. Why?
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