May
2002

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FEATURES:
Bolting
Together a Good Cleaning System
Nucor Corporation's Fastener Division needed clean steel in order
to make first quality bolts, nuts and screws. It found what it
was looking for in this zinc phosphating system...
Saving Water, Saving Chemicals, Saving Money
Metal Seal and Products installed a water treatment system
and wastewater treatment system that helped it increase production,
reduce reject rates and lower its expenses for chemicals, water
and hazardous waste disposal
Environmentally Friendly Fastener Finishes
A research study was conducted on eight finishes that are
potential replacements for cadmium. Information from the tests
is specific to clamp load and corrosion, both cosmetic and galvanic...
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE:
Advancements
in Automated Polishing, Buffing and Deburring
In the field of grinding, polishing, buffing and deburring, manufacturing
plants must continue to upgrade their finishing operations and
facilities. Companies are trying to find alternate sources to
meet high-quality part supplies and finishing at controlled costs...
DEPARTMENTS:
On My Mind: Time
to Buy
Perspectives: An Open Shop
Dot-Commentary: Planes, Trains,
and Automobiles... and a Few Nice People
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