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Zinc Phosphate vs. Iron Phosphate vs. Zinc Plating
Question: I am a product engineer for an irrigation company, and I am trying to specify a pretreatment process for powder coating.
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Question: For many years we have used a heavy-zinc phosphate and oil treatment for our Tees that have a high-interference API 8RD thread that is installed on oil well tubing.
Read MoreVinyl Caps for Wire Ends
Question: We use a piece of heavy gage wire in one of our products.
Read MorePainting Cast Iron
Question: We manufacture water features for fountains, pools and ponds.
Read MoreIndustry Standard Film Build
Question: Is there an industry standard for film build on thermoplastic powder coatings?
Read MoreOptimizing Paint Durability, Part I
The rapid deployment of military force dictates that military assets be readily available in potential areas of conflict. As a means to this end, military equipment is prepositioned on ships. While the combat systems are sequestered in environmentally controlled holding areas, tactical systems are chained to the deck in a harsh marine environment. Following 24–30 months of marine exposure, the vast majority of once new equipment is in need of selective overhaul…
Read MorePitting After Anodizing
Question: We have a customer who is continuously sending us parts made from 7075-T6 that are pitted when we receive them.
Read MorePaint Compatibility
Question: With regard to the question "Painting Cast Iron Valves" sent in from P.J., there are so many unanswered questions in my mind concerning his high rework rate that he says is close to 100%. It may sound strange, but I could feel the frustration in myself in not being able to evaluate his set up and solve his problem.
Read MoreZinc Plating on Cast Iron
Question: We are a zinc plating shop with both cyanide and acid chloride plating lines.
Read MorePlating for Growth
A new rack plating line has enabled Elkhart Plating to expand into new markets without compromising its barrel zinc plating expertise...
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