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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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Specialty Metals Plating—Part I

Reviewing the fundamentals of palladium-nickel, platinum and rhodium plating.
02 November 2011

The Importance of Wet-Chemical Testing and Control in Surface Finishing and Treatment Operations The Importance of Wet-Chemical Testing and Control in Surface Finishing and Treatment Operations

Utilizing the right type of process analytical equipment in your plating operations can maximize finish quality, parts coverage, and overall efficiency.
18 October 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

Applying the Photometric Method to Determine Presence of Trivalent Chromium in Hex Chrome Solutions Applying the Photometric Method to Determine Presence of Trivalent Chromium in Hex Chrome Solutions

The photometric method for the determination of Cr+3 is rapid, simple and precise, and can be applied successfully without a systematic error.
10 February 2011

Permanon Surface Coating Technology Permanon Surface Coating Technology

Nanotechnology-based coating reduces or eliminates primary factors that cause many coatings to fail.
01 February 2011

Has Conventional Compressed Air Spraying Method Met Its Match? Has Conventional Compressed Air Spraying Method Met Its Match?

Advanced Coating & Application Technologies promises to revolutionize the traditional coating process.
02 September 2010

Finisher's Profile: Cleveland Black Oxide Finisher's Profile: Cleveland Black Oxide

Specialty finisher banks on proven proprietary processes, plus a little bit of luck.
05 August 2010

Preventing Leaks, Improving Looks, Increasing Profits Preventing Leaks, Improving Looks, Increasing Profits

Read how the Surface Matrix Sealing System (TM) from IMPCO can lower parts rejection rates via a technique known as "filling porosity."
07 June 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

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