June 2002 ISSUE
Dot Commentary: Virus
As the Internet continues to evolve, so does the threat posed by computer viruses.
FEATURES
Liquid CoatingAdhesion to UV-Curable Powder Coat
Question: I am a printing shop supervisor searching for a UV ink which can be printed on a metal substrate powder coated with a polyester.Electroplating
Aluminum Bright Dip
Question: Can you give me a good formulation for an aluminum bright dip?Liquid Coating
Cast Iron Surface Preparation
Question: We are a small manufacturer of air compressor pumps.Liquid Coating
Class A Finish
Question: We have to make composite parts requiring a Class A finish.Powder Coating
Conditions for Teflon Coating
Question: I was viewing PF ONLINE and had a question about the conditions for Teflon coating using electrostatic powder coating guns.Dot Commentary: Virus
As the Internet continues to evolve, so does the threat posed by computer viruses.Liquid Coating
Durable Coatings for Aluminum
Question: I’m bidding on a job requiring powder coating aluminum windows (the interior side) on site in an apartment building.Electrocoating
Electrocoat Dimensional Tolerances
Question: My company makes high-tech precision machinery.Liquid Coating
Electrocoating Tubular Heat Exchangers
Question: We have experienced some corrosion on tubular heat exchangers used for swimming pools.Powder Coating
Eliminating Tooling Marks
Question: A while back you answered a question about special tooling used to form parts that already have a powder coating on them.Electroplating
Finishing First in Quality
As it celebrates its 50th anniversary, Lincoln Plating continues to grow, improve and prosper in all areas of business…
Electroplating
Hard Chromium Plating and Fixturing
Question: I have recently been put in charge of our hard chromium plating operations.Powder Coating
Herman Miller Adds Powder Coating
The addition of a powder coating line has allowed furniture manufacturer Herman Miller to create interesting and unusual shapes for its state-of-the-art workstations…
Liquid Coating
More Ammonium Carbonate
Question: I am beginning to feel like a published author.On My Mind: Networking Opportunities
The number one reason many people attend a tradeshow or conference is for the opportunity to network with other professionals in their industry.Liquid Coating
Painting Stainless Steel
Question: I was interested in your solution for painting the SS medicine cabinet, but I was hoping you would also include the “government job” solution done at work.Electroplating
Passivation of 420 Stainless Steel
Question: I have recently read a very informative article on passivation at www.pfonline.com, however I did not recall seeing anything specific to 420 stainless.Perspectives: Ask a Question; Answer a Question
Every week or so, I check out the questions in the forum section of PF ONLINE.Parts Cleaning
Preparing Brazed Metal
Question: We manufacture aluminum heat exchangers and are planning to implement CAB brazing soon.Powder Coating
Preventing Cross Contamination
Since it might spray multiple colors per day, Rapistan must keep stray powder particles from contaminating new colors...
Liquid Coating
Software Improves Production Quality
New software installed at John Deere Welland Works allows the company to monitor color, oven temperature, paint viscosity and other parameters…
Parts Cleaning
Stains on Plated Parts
Question: I work for a plating company that deals with plastic plating.Liquid Coating
Thermochromic Paints
Question: In the July 2001 issue you wrote about thermochromic paints.Liquid Coating
Tools for Electrocoating
Question: We are starting a custom electrocoat operation and are wondering what should be considered in the design of tooling.Powder Coating
Upgrading Powder Coating Line
Question: We are a manufacturing company that has been powder coating for about 7 years.Electroplating