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An In-Situ Phosphating Coating Catalyzed by Phenylphosphonic Acid on AA6061 An In-Situ Phosphating Coating Catalyzed by Phenylphosphonic Acid on AA6061

In order to solve the problems that exist in traditional multi-stage phosphating, a novel coating system was developed by predispersing an optimum amount of in-situ phosphating reagent into the paint formulation.
19 January 2012

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Plater's Profile: Dixie Industrial Finishing Plater's Profile: Dixie Industrial Finishing

Monitoring metrics in the pursuit of continuous improvement is the key to success for Tucker, Ga.-based finishing operation.
27 July 2011

Trouble-Free, Economical Electroless Nickel Plating

How to properly set up a mid-size, RoHS-compliant EN line without breaking the bank.
01 April 2011

Automotive to Aerospace: Applying Automotive Paint Spray Booth Design Strategies to an Aircraft Paint Hangar Automotive to Aerospace: Applying Automotive Paint Spray Booth Design Strategies to an Aircraft Paint Hangar

The following case study provides examples of how proven automotive paint finishing strategies can be applied to the design of an aerospace paint finishing facility to improve quality and sustainability.
21 July 2010

A Case Study in Equipment Creativity A Case Study in Equipment Creativity

Pipe Coating firm adapts electrical enclosure coolers to solve host of space, heat, and operational issues.
24 March 2010

Anodizing for Aerospace: 101

As the aerospace industry demands more from the materials it uses, the finishing of the surface becomes a greater part of the final product.
01 February 2010

Current Trends in Cold Spray Technology: Looking at the Future Current Trends in Cold Spray Technology: Looking at the Future

Cold spray is one of the many names for describing a solid-state coating process that uses a high-speed gas jet to accelerate powder particles toward a substrate whereby metal particles plastically deform and consolidate upon impact. The term “cold spray” refers to the relatively low process temperature involved—which is typically much lower than the melting point of the spray material.
08 January 2010

Drag-Out Reduction Techniques Using Barrel Blow-Down and DSC Dip-Spin-Tilt Technology

Increasing demand for water and stringent new legislation to limit the discharge of effluent is taking place in many areas worldwide. Equipment innovations that reduce water usage and minimize the quantity of chemicals discharged into the environment as treated effluent and sludge have been installed in several state-of-the-art modern electroplating barrel machines that incorporate centrifuge post-treatment systems. The innovations will also supply attractive cost benefits by reducing drag-out.
09 December 2009

Platers/Painters Profile: Metal Finishing—C.R. Hudgins Style Platers/Painters Profile: Metal Finishing—C.R. Hudgins Style

Investing in the business—and its people—pays big dividends for C.R. Hudgins Plating, a 60-year-old operation based in Lynchburg, Va.
19 August 2009

Platers/Painters Profile: Master Metal Finishing Takes Anodizing Seriously Platers/Painters Profile: Master Metal Finishing Takes Anodizing Seriously

From electronics to aircraft parts, Master Metal Finishing of Patterson, N.J., finishes to spec—and beyond.
19 August 2009

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