October 1997 ISSUE

COVER STORY

Manufacturer Cuts Solvent Consumption

During the past eight years, this Connecticut manufacturer has cut solvent consumption 93 pct in degreasing applications...

FEATURES

Aqueous Cleaner Filtration Study

Filtration can help remove contaminants and extend cleaner life...


Liquid Coating

Electrostatic Waterborne Coatings

Switching to an electrostatic waterborne coating system can improve quality and reduce costs...


Electroplating

Elimination of Cadmium Cyanide Waste Treatment

It has long been a desire of the finishing industry to eliminate the potential liability of cadmium cyanide electrolytes for four reasons: Employee safety; Environmental concerns with the release of toxic substances; Regulatory compliance, avoidance of fines and legal action; and Costs associated with operating a cyanide destruct system such as chemical use, instrumentation maintenance and labor.
Electroplating

Finishing Opportunities

Whyco Chromium works with its customers to develop the right finish for the part...


Electroplating

Improving Plating Performance

The science of combining plating chemistries with the art of aesthetics to achieve beautiful, jewel-like finishes...


Manufacturer Cuts Solvent Consumption

During the past eight years, this Connecticut manufacturer has cut solvent consumption 93 pct in degreasing applications...


Nickel- and Nitrite-Free Pretreatment for Car Bodies

At its Dingolfing production site, BMW has established a nickel- and nitrite-free phosphating process that allows it to reduce the nickel concentration in the wastewater to less than 0.2 ppm...


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