Liquid Coating

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When To Dump The Chemical Tanks

We use a three-stage iron phosphate system, and we seem to be using a lot of pretreatment chemicals. Can I establish a scientific program to indicate when the chemicals should be dumped?

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Parts Cleaning

Clean Finish

Cleaning chemistry change provides multiple benefits

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Liquid Coating

Centrifugal Coating

We have heard the terms “centrifuging” and “tumbling” finishing and wonder if these are possible processes for us to use on our products. What is your opinion?

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Low-Temperature Pretreatment

What kind of trouble can we expect if we reduce the temperatures of our pretreatment baths?

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Consistent Coating

Automated system handles small parts

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Nanotechnology in Finishing

Very small particles are having A Very large impact on coating materials and processes

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Viscosity Cups

I was disturbed to discover that viscosity cups of the same type made by different suppliers do not give the same values, and did not agree with their respective data sheets as to volume.

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Stenciling

We want to stencil information on corrugated stainless steel cladding installed on piping which will be exposed in a severe corrosive environment. Please advise if polyurethane can be applied directly to the stainless steel and will have a good service life if directly applied.

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management

Response to Training Question

In regard to the question from C.L. in the August Clinic as to train or not to train, it sounds like C.L. is new on the job and was handed a problem area.

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Electrocoating

Expanding on E-Coat

Electrocoat products and processes continue to evolve, with development focused on lower energy use, very low VOC content and methods to reduce cost per applied square foot. The following is a primer on how a combination of new materials and good process control can be used to achieve the highest possible efficiency.

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