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Anodizing

Blistering of Anodic Coating on 7075 Alloy

We are facing a blister problem on 7075 alloy inside the bore diameter of our cylinder base. We noticed that this problem is occurring during dyeing process and not after hard anodizing.

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Where is the Pipe Glue?

I have contacted several plumbing suppliers around me, and none of them were able to assist me in finding the glue that you recommended for CPVC pipe or the pipe tape. We are seeing exactly what you were talking about on leaky pipe containing caustic or alkaline solutions and would love to put them to rest.

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curing

Gas Use

We have been reviewing the costs of operating for our powder coating line and notice that gas is a big part of it. We have two heated stages in our washer, a dry-off oven, a cure oven and a burn-off oven. Can you give us any advice on ways to cut our gas use?

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Powder Coating

Pinholes in Powder

We have a problem with a concentration of fine, dense pinholes in our powder film. The coating is a urethane-polyester that is applied over a part that has been electro-coated. The substrate is sheet metal. The problem is much worse when the powder film is heavier.

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Powder Coating

Metal Preparation of Steel

We are planning to powder coat the part with a TGIC polyester, but we do not have a system yet. Will it be acceptable to blast the surface and not add any chemical pretreatment? Do I need a primer coat under the TGIC polyester?

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Electroplating

Training Programs

Where can I get some information about training programs for electroplaters?

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Electroplating

Cadmium Substitutes

Is zinc/iron alloy plating a good replacement for cadmium?

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Electroplating

Magnetic Parts

I am having problems with parts that are magnetic. Can you give me any information concerning magnetized steel and the effect on plating adhesion?

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Electroplating

Decoding Process Abbreviations

Some of the information that comes with the jewelry products we import from Spain states that they are coated with a gold IPG material. Why use an IPG coating?

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Electroplating

Trivalent Chromium Reduction

I am trying to reduce the trivalent chrome in a hexavalent chrome tank.

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