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Bleed-Out and Lap Seams
We are plating assemblies with spot-welded seams. A major problem is bleed out and the corrosion it causes on the assemblies. Do you have any suggestions for how we can solve this problem?
Read MoreA Little Knowledge Doubles Productivity
My problem is that we are running out of machine capacity, and my orders are to keep up without investing in a new machine. What are some suggestions to get more production from this equipment—I really need at least 18 loads a day.
Read MoreSurface Treatment for Medical Parts
Microabrasive blasting provides deburring, texturing and more
Read MoreStripping Coatings
I have a good background on the chemistry of solvent-containing and waterborne materials, but I will have to do some additional work on better chemical strippers for powder coatings because we find them more difficult to strip. My guess is that in addition to being thicker, possibly denser and less porous, there are some chemical differences as well. Can you steer me toward some sources of this type of information?
Read MoreBumpy nickel Plating Revisited
We have a problem with bumps and roughness in our nickel sulfamate plating bath. We are convinced that particulate matter in the bath is causing this problem. We bag our anodes and continuously filter the plating solution. What else can we do to eliminate this problem?
Read MoreAluminum Substrate
Currently we are using wet spray paint, and we are seeing blisters and corrosion at the edges. What basecoat should we use and what type of finishing is best? Also, do you have any Japanese powder coating supplier contacts?
Read MoreTime to Update Technology
Recently, a vendor suggested an abrasive compound to reduce cycle time. We tried that but cycle time is not much shorter, and the added compound cost is not justified. In addition, the abrasive compound quickly overwhelms our wastewater filter. Have you any other advice?
Read MoreChrome and Electroless Nickel Information
Where can I obtain information on hard chrome and electroless nickel plating? I am also interested in finding information on replacements for hard chrome.
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