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Removing Rust
Question: I am currently using a cyanide-based, unheated, electrolytic derust tank.
Read MoreQuick, Effortless Color Changes
Slow and laborious color changes on Cybex's powder coating line took the company away from its just-in-time manufacturing philosophy. But a new powder coating booth that makes color changes quick and effortless has restored Cybex's manufacturing philosophy...
Read MoreSilicone in Electrocoat Baths
Question: What happens to an electrocoat bath once silicones have entered it?
Read MorePolishing Stainless Steel Screws
Question: What’s the best way to polish stainless steel screws?
Read MoreTesting Report on Turbine-Powered Spray Guns
United Defense FSE REPORTProject Engineer: Tom BraswellDate: 03 November 2000Objective: Beta testing of high-performance HVLP on York production line Background As a result of a technical literature search, the Can-Am HVLP (compressor-less) spray system was investigated as a possible solution to the cessation of the recycling thermal oxidizer on site at York.The system showed the most promise based on the supporting documentation in the form of research projects performed by the Hughes Aircraft Co. and the California South Coast Air Quality Management District.
Read MorePopping on Electrochemical Machining Line
Question: We have an electrochemical machining line (cleaning steel parts with a solution of 31.45% HCl and glycerine). Parts are cleaned in rotating barrels.
Read MorePretreatment Makes Vending Machine One Tough Customer
Fawn Manufacturing's vending machines needed a finish that could withstand harsh climates, rugged weather and tough customers. It found a pretreatment package it liked and made it better, which made for a high-quality, durable powder coating finish that stood up to the most demanding environments....
Read MoreThat Sticky Feeling
Question: We operate a Type III (hard anodize) bath which operates at the following conditions: 15% sulfuric plus 1% oxalic, dissolved aluminum less than 7.5 g/l, 40F, aluminum cathodes, air agitation, solution is filtered.
Read MorePreventing Gas Bubbles in Clarifiers
Question: I am responsible for the operation of the wastewater pretreatment facility at our finishing operation.
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