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What Should Be Masked Before Powder Coating?Powder coating creates a durable finish because the powder is applied electrostatically and cured with heat. That same strength can become a problem when coating reaches a thread, bearing fit, electrical contact, sealing face, or other area that must remain clean.Good powder coating masking begins on the drawing. The … Continue reading What Should Be Masked Before Powder Coating?

How to Prepare a Metal Finishing RFQ That Gets an Accurate Quote A metal finishing quote can only be as precise as the information supplied with the request. A part number and a note saying “powder coat black” may begin a conversation, but they leave questions about the alloy, coating system, masking, appearance, inspection, quantity, … Continue reading How to Prepare a Metal Finishing RFQ

MILITARY ∙ MEDICAL ∙ AEROSPACE ∙ ELECTRONICS ∙ SEMICONDUCTOR ∙ CONSTRUCTION Internal engine coatings are sometimes described as though one product is sprayed onto every moving part. In practice, engine builders use different coatings for different jobs. One coating may slow heat transfer, another may reduce friction, and another may help a component release heat … Continue reading What Do Internal Engine Coatings Actually Do?

MILITARY ∙ MEDICAL ∙ AEROSPACE ∙ ELECTRONICS ∙ SEMICONDUCTOR ∙ CONSTRUCTION Heat around an engine bay can affect wiring, hoses, starters, intake temperatures and driver comfort. Two common ways to manage that heat are ceramic coating and exhaust wrap. Both aim to keep more heat within the exhaust system, but they do not protect the … Continue reading Ceramic Coated Headers vs Exhaust Wrap

MILITARY ∙ MEDICAL ∙ AEROSPACE ∙ ELECTRONICS ∙ SEMICONDUCTOR ∙ CONSTRUCTION Sand Blasting Before Coating Can Help Prevent Finish Problems A coating problem often starts before the coating is applied. The part may look ready at first glance, but old paint, rust, oil, scale, shop dirt, or uneven surface texture can create trouble once the … Continue reading Sand Blasting Before Coating Can Help Prevent Finish Problems

MILITARY ∙ MEDICAL ∙ AEROSPACE ∙ ELECTRONICS ∙ SEMICONDUCTOR ∙ CONSTRUCTION Understanding Coatings Not every metal part needs the same finish. A bracket used inside a building has different needs than an exterior frame, a medical component, an equipment panel, or a part that will be handled every day in a shop. That is why … Continue reading Understanding Coatings

MILITARY ∙ MEDICAL ∙ AEROSPACE ∙ ELECTRONICS ∙ SEMICONDUCTOR ∙ CONSTRUCTION Powder Coating, Liquid Coating, Or Ceramic Coating: Which Finish Fits The Job? Industrial finishing is not only about making a part look better. The right coating can protect a component, improve durability, support branding, reduce wear, and help a finished product stand up to … Continue reading Powder Coating, Liquid Coating, Or Ceramic Coating: Which Finish Fits The Job?

MILITARY ∙ MEDICAL ∙ AEROSPACE ∙ ELECTRONICS ∙ SEMICONDUCTOR ∙ CONSTRUCTION SANDBLASTING SERVICES IN PHOENIX, AZ Older Ping irons are some of the best candidates for sandblasting or bead blasting because many of the classic models were built from tough stainless steel. That is one reason so many Ping Eye 2, Zing, ISI, i3, G2, … Continue reading What Older Ping Irons Can Be Refurbished By Sandblasting?

MILITARY ∙ MEDICAL ∙ AEROSPACE ∙ ELECTRONICS ∙ SEMICONDUCTOR ∙ CONSTRUCTION QQ-P-35 was a long used federal specification for passivation treatments on corrosion resistant steel, especially stainless steel. For many shops, engineers, machinists, and inspectors, it became familiar shorthand for a very specific idea: clean the stainless steel surface properly, remove free iron and other … Continue reading What Was QQ-P-35 And Is It Still Applicable Today?

MILITARY ∙ MEDICAL ∙ AEROSPACE ∙ ELECTRONICS ∙ SEMICONDUCTOR ∙ CONSTRUCTION Chemical film is one of those finishes that does a lot of important work without looking dramatic. It is thin, usually almost invisible or lightly tinted, and easy to overlook if you are only thinking in terms of paint or plating. But in many … Continue reading The Most Common Uses For Chemical Film

MILITARY ∙ MEDICAL ∙ AEROSPACE ∙ ELECTRONICS ∙ SEMICONDUCTOR ∙ CONSTRUCTION In situations where oils and greases don't work well, dry film lubricants do something very useful. Instead of leaving behind a wet, slippery layer, they create a thin solid coating on the surface of a part. That dry coating reduces friction, helps control wear, … Continue reading How Do Dry Film Lubricants Work?

MILITARY ∙ MEDICAL ∙ AEROSPACE ∙ ELECTRONICS ∙ SEMICONDUCTOR ∙ CONSTRUCTION When working on an industrial project, it's more vital than most people think to choose the correct liquid paint. It's not only about how the coating looks or what color it is when it's put on metal, equipment, or items that are made. It … Continue reading What Liquid Paint to Use