December 2011 ISSUE
NJ's Quantum Coating helps NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Helps agency reach milestone by coating mirrors with microscopically thin layer of gold
FEATURES
Liquid Coating“Petty Blue” goes green as Petty’s Garage converts to BASF Waterborne Paints
First car painted with Onyx HD is Petty Signature Series MustangPowder Coating
Adhesion Loss
We are facing the serious problem of powder adhesion loss.Anodizing
Anodizing for Bonding Applications in Aerospace
Anodizing for pre-prep bonding bridges the gap between metallic and composite worlds, as it provides a superior surface in many applications on aluminum components for bonding to these composites.Liquid Coating
Chevy Sonic Gets Eco-Friendly Paint Job
Thanks to this system, as well as other recent shop enhancements designed to minimize energy use and paint-solvent emissions, Orion Assembly’s paint facility will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 80,000 metric tons each year at full production, cut solvent emissions by about 108,000 lbs. annually, slice $40 of manufacturing costs from each vehicle and use 50 percent less process energy per vehicle—all while being heated by natural and landfill gas instead of more emissions-intensive coal-fired boilers.Anodizing
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.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.Anodizing
KIRCHNER: 'And you can quote me on that!'
Eight memorable quotes to run your business by.Liquid Coating
New marine coating prevents barnacles from forming colonies
Extremely sensitive to molecules known as ‘macrocyclic lactonesElectroplating
NJ's Quantum Coating helps NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Helps agency reach milestone by coating mirrors with microscopically thin layer of goldLiquid Coating
PAINTING: Latex Spraying Revisited
Ask an Expert From: Products Finishing, Carl Izzo, ConsultantPowder Coating
PCI announces COATING 2012 in St. Louis
PCI to go solo on coatings show after two years with NACEElectroplating
Plating: Trivalent Chromium Reduction
Reader has question on trying to reduce the trivalent chrome in a hexavalent chrome tank.Liquid Coating
PPG's CEO says coatings revenues up 30%
Sales have doubled since 2001; now account for 80% of company revenuesMechanical Finishing
Question: Thin Parts Stick Together
Steve Marcus answers your Mass Finishing questionsLiquid Coating
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.
Parts Cleaning
Solving Intercoat Adhesion Problems
When a part is rejected because of a paint defect, we try to recoat it, but the second coat won’t adhere to the first, causing us problems. What is the best type of polymer for a baking enamel that allows it to be recoated with excellent adhesion?Electroplating
West Coast Bright Design Challenge picks winners
Design students soak up surface finishing knowledge to compete for thousands in prizes.Liquid Coating
Soaring to New Aerial Paint Heights
PPG, Sherwin-Williams release improved aerospace paint
Tim Pennington: Billions, Bikes and Bucky Badger
Tim Pennington: A Conversation with ... Dan Davitz, MagicRack
Caustic Effect On Zinc-Coated Steel
Aluminum Pretreatment for Paint
Tanks for Citric Acid Passivation
Requirements for Coating Aluminum
Electroless Nickel Duplex Coatings Using RoHS-Compliant Systems
Cobalt-Free Zinc and Zinc-Alloy Passivation