December 2000 ISSUE
Electrogrind Waste
Question:
Our company currently electrogrinds the cut ends of small stainless tubes to deburr for further processing.
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FEATURES
ElectroplatingBlack Chromium Scratches
Question: We have parts plated with decorative and black chromium.Black Oxide Boosts Business
Premier Finishing is growing fast using a traditional customer service approach...
Liquid Coating
Coating in High Humidity
Question: My plant is located in a high humidity climate.Powder Coating
Control Systems For Finishing Lines Improve Profits
In today's world, information is king, even for finishers. UpRight, Inc. is using information it gathers through a control system on its pretreatment system and powder coating and painting lines to better understand its process and increase corrosion resistance. The ultimate result is a boost in the company's profits...
Mechanical Finishing
Electrogrind Waste
Question: Our company currently electrogrinds the cut ends of small stainless tubes to deburr for further processing.Electroplating
Flaky Cadmium
Question: Our company plates small parts used in the aircraft industry.Increasing Productivity with New Barrel Line
The new barrel plating line at Chilo allowed the company to increase production dramatically while decreasing water use and sludge generation . . .
Liquid Coating
In-House Electrostatic Painting
Question: Help!Liquid Coating
Metallic Finish on Wrought Iron
Question: I am from India and have just begun a small workshop to make and design wrought iron accessories.Nitrate Compound Reporting
Question: A colleague of mine who owns a metal finishing facility has just received notice from U.S.Perspectives: Finishing's Fire
Think of fire and you may imagine a cozy fireplace scene or roasting marshmallows or burning leaves.Powder Coating—Simpler and Smarter
Because MetoPoxy's powder coating booths were not meeting new environmental standards, it searched for the best solution. What it found was a booth that exceeded its environmental standards and more . . .
Parts Cleaning
Prepaint Treatments
Question: We are currently plating zinc and yellow chromate for a customer.Liquid Coating
Stopping Zinc Phosphate Sludge
In the September 2000, Painting Clinic, I answered a question from L.V. about zinc phosphate sludge.Powder Coating
Substrate Filler
Question: I was wondering if there is a product for filling (Bondo-type filler) an area that can be preheated at 600F, blasted and powder coated and still have good adhesive and corrosion protection.Electroplating
Tangled Danglers
Question: The types of parts that we routinely plate are 4-6 inches long and have an OD of approximately 0.2 inch.Parts Cleaning
Technical Terms
Question: We are in the process of upgrading our paint line.Powder Coating
UV Powder Coating
UV Powder Coating Question: I am attempting to find out as much as possible about UV powder coating, including the process itself and the equipment required.Powder Coating
Wrinkle Powders
Question: I have a customer that is trying to process a wrinkle powder in a catalytic IR oven with poor results.Electroplating