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Mineral Acids for Activation vs. Acid Salt
Advantages of replacing mineral acid with acid salt for pickling.
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The Basics of Automotive Surface Engineering by Isotropic Superfinishing
This paper discusses using a non-abrasive, high density media in conjunction with an isotropic superfinishing (ISF) chemistry. This improved surface significantly reduces friction and provides several engineering advantages. The paper also reviews the technique used to generate ISF and some of the improvements that can be imparted to metal-to-metal contact surfaces.
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How to Avoid the Common Pitfalls of a Nadcap Audit
Suppliers within the aerospace industry can easily avoid many of the most common pitfalls of Nadcap audits by properly preparing in advance, explains Ethan Akins, Senior Business Development Manager at the Performance Review Institute, which is responsible for administering the Nadcap Program.
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Tips for Choosing Abrasive Blasting Safety Equipment and Safety Procedures
Selecting new blasting equipment? Lane Barnholtz of Clemco Industries, manufacturer of air-powered abrasive blasting equipment, offers insights for choosing the correct equipment for your needs.
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Reducing Downtime Due to Clogging
Jacob Fortmeyer of Carlisle Fluid Technologies discusses ways to avoid clogging and seizing of liquid coating systems.
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Aqueous or solvent-based cleaning?
Considerations for choosing the right cleaning solution.
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Modeling Software Improves Understanding of Porous Coatings
University of Illinois at Chicago leverages SwiftComp software to predict elastic and mechanical properties of porous coatings under different loading conditions.
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What You Need to Know About EHLA
Ultra-fast coating process provides a metallurgical bond between the alloy coating and the metal substrate.
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