« Effectively Preventing and Removing Surface Discoloration » Colored metallic surfaces are often desirable. For instance, steel does not have to just be shiny silver; it can be colored through sophisticated processes to almost any hue, including green, blue, red, …

« What does it mean? » Pickling and passivation are chemical or electrochemical surface treatment processes that deliberately modify the properties of the material’s surface layers. These methods are commonly used in the pretreatment of metal workpieces to create corrosion …

Paints and solvents often have a distinctive odor, similar to that of common adhesives. This slightly sweet smell is due to the solvent ethyl acetate. In  lesser amounts, such as those used at home, there is not much of a …

« Steel and Non-Ferrous Metals: What Paint Stripping Options are Available? » High-gloss coatings are a pleasure to behold. However, their primary purpose is to protect painted items from corrosion and mechanical damage. When the paint is worn off, it …

« What problems arise from insufficient oil-water separation? » Puddles shimmering with gasoline like a rainbow—what might seem intriguing can quickly become expensive. When oil and water are not properly separated, the mixture can enter the sewage system, and thereby …

« Removing Stains and Discolorations From Lightweight Metal » Aluminum is a non-precious metal, meaning it reacts readily with oxidizing agents. When exposed to air, aluminum quickly forms a dense layer of aluminum oxide on its surface. This layer prevents …

Cold forming is a metalworking process where materials are shaped under significant compressive or tensile forces  with or without minimal preheating. This distinguishes cold forming from hot forming, with the dividing line being the recrystallization temperature. Formation of Material Microstructure …

We are surrounded by products made from diverse materials and shapes. Manufacturing processes transform raw materials like metal or plastic into semi-finished products such as bars, tubes, and sheets. These intermediate forms are then processed further to create finished products, …

Metalworking facilities and auto repair shops often have a distinctive aroma of oil . When machines reach high temperatures, there is also a noticeable smoky odor. Any substance you can smell is present in the air and, therefore, can be …

Decorative surfaces in shiny colors are a beautiful sight for everyone. As a protective layer against mechanical and weather-related damage, moisture, or corrosion, surface coating plays a key  role. A durable paint finish is one of the ways to meet …