January 2003 ISSUE
On the Prowl(er) for High Standards
When presented with the enviable task of painting body parts for the Chrysler Prowler, MSX International turned to an electronic proportioning system in order to maintain quality and efficiency.
FEATURES
Cross Into Chrome Free Pretreatment
Hill AFB experimented with several non-chromate coatings for use on its F-16s before it found the right one…
Electroplating
Managing Chemical Costs
With effective chemical management, Torcad cut chemical, labor and waste disposal costs, as well as reject rates…
Liquid Coating
On the Prowl(er) for High Standards
When presented with the enviable task of painting body parts for the Chrysler Prowler, MSX International turned to an electronic proportioning system in order to maintain quality and efficiency.
Perspectives: Reconciling RCRA
For platers, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is synonymous with F006 hazardous waste or electroplating sludge.Quality Finishing: Cost Cutting Measures for Abrasive Finishing!
For 40 years, Valley Chrome Plating, Inc. (Clovis, CA), has provided the trucking industry with chrome-plated bumpers, both reconditioned and new.Liquid Coating
Quality Finishing: Don’t Starve Your Spray Gun for Air!
Tips to Avoid Pressure Drop in Air Spraying
Reality Check: New Additions
Editor’s note: Beginning with this issue, Matthew Little’s column, “Dot-Commentary,” will be titled “Reality Check.” The column will continue to focus on the Internet and technology, as well as various aspects of the industrial finishing industry and life in general.
Solutions at Work
Robotic polishing cells benefit Kirby Vacuum's process, product and people…
