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Getting HIP: Improving Die-Cast Substrates for Anodizing with Hot Isostatic Pressing
Hot isostatic pressing (HIP)—the simultaneous application of heat and high pressure—is a means to enhance die-cast substrates for metal finishing. This study deals with die-cast fuel pump components manufactured from alloy ADC6, a magnesium-containing aluminum alloy most similar to American designation 516.
Reducing the Chance of Spray Booth Fires
In the finishing industry, there is a real connection between safety and quality—especially when it comes to spray booths, which can run the risk of causing fire if not properly maintained. A review of basic safety precautions, plus a look at the National Fire Prevention Association standards that address fire safety in Spray booths.
Climbing the Nadcap Ladder for Certification
The Nadcap program is recognized as the premier accreditation program for aerospace and defense contractor supplier accreditation. With this accreditation, an anodizer can effectively access the supplier world of the aerospace and defense industries. We’ll lay out a road map for accreditation that is logical and achievable for someone committed to the excellence required to get to the end goal.
Anodizing for Bonding Applications in Aerospace
Anodizing for pre-prep bonding bridges the gap between the metallic and composite worlds, as it provides a superior surface in many applications on aluminum components for bonding to these composites.
Tech Notes
Soaring to New Aerial Paint Heights
PPG, Sherwin-Williams release improved aerospace paint
Article Archive for: December 2011
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News Briefs
Powder Coater Opens Florida Facility
Sifco Manager Named to “Quality” List
Columbia Chemical Appoints Technologies VP
Coatings Maker Launches New Website
PCI Offers Results of Powder Coating Study
Techspray Introduces Mobile Site
OSHA Issues New 'National Emphasis Program' for Chemical Facilities
Maker of Filtration Systems Launches Website
Elcometer Opens Japanese Office
EPA Proposes Changes to Clean Air Act Standards for Boilers and Incinerators
Manual Cleaner Earns Bombardier Approval
parts2clean Boasts Record Attendance
Custom Coater Named Applicator for Fine Powders
MetoKote Named E-Coat Supplier for VW Service Parts
Groups Create National Standard for Reporting Chemical Hazards
PPG Donates to COSI Energy Project
Spray Finishing Training Offered
Specialty Chemicals Maker Updates Website
Spraying Systems Redesigns Website
Anodizer Expanding Miami Operations
Coventya Names Manager to Expand Program
Rosler Expands Michigan Facility
EPA Releases Formerly Confidential Chemical Information
Blog
NJ's Quantum Coating helps NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
PAINTING: Latex Spraying Revisited
Chevy Sonic Gets Eco-Friendly Paint Job
PPG's CEO says coatings revenues up 30%
“Petty Blue” goes green as Petty’s Garage converts to BASF Waterborne Paints
New marine coating prevents barnacles from forming colonies
Question: Thin Parts Stick Together
West Coast Bright Design Challenge picks winners
KIRCHNER: 'And you can quote me on that!'
PF Expert: Electrocoating's Joe Tirado answers your questions
PCI announces COATING 2012 in St. Louis
Plating: Trivalent Chromium Reduction
WhitePaper
Electroless Nickel Duplex Coatings Using RoHS-Compliant Systems
Cobalt-Free Zinc and Zinc-Alloy Passivation
End of the Line
Showcase
Open Face Spray Booths Fit Range of Processes
Manual System Coats Complex Parts
Rotary-Head Gun Sprays Recessed Areas
Spray Gun Available in HVLP, Conventional Versions
Manual Powder Gun Designed for Consistency
New Products
Nickel-Tungsten Plating Solution Is Chromium Alternative
Paint Booth Filters Improve Performance with Waterborne Paints