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What Is Near Net Shape Manufacturing?

Near net shape manufacturing refers to production processes that deliver workpieces whose contours are close to their final dimensions. The term is used to distinguish these methods from subtractive machining, which can achieve tighter tolerances...

What Are Surfactants and What Role Do They Play?

Water beads up on many surfaces. After a rain shower, tiny droplets can still be seen on windows for a long time. This occurs because thin water films contract into droplets. All these are effects of surface tension, which becomes a problem when...

What Are Duplex Systems?

Wherever the word “duplex” appears, it usually refers to something double-layered. In surface technology, duplex systems are no exception—they consist of two protective layers to defend against corrosion. The bottom layer is created through hot-dip...

Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions

« How to Identify Starting Points for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions » Global warming is arguably the greatest threat of our time. Looking at prehistoric periods, we see that during every major climate shift, the species that went extinct were...

What is the Anodizing Process?

« A Brief Overview of the process » Anodizing is a process that provides aluminum semi-finished products (partially processed materials) or workpieces with a corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant surface. This protective layer is formed with the...

1K versus 2K paint?

« How to Manage Paint Systems Effectively » The paints used in surface technology change their physical state during processing. The raw materials are in liquid form or are at least flowable so that they can completely cover the surface. During...

What is Electroplating?

Electroplating is a process in which electric current causes metals to deposit uniformly on the surface of workpieces. The metallic layer primarily serves to protect against corrosion, resist mechanical wear, or improve electrical conductivity....

How sustainable is used oil recycling?

Used oil recycling transforms spent lubricants, hydraulic oils, insulating and heat transfer oils into high-quality base oils. It offers two benefits: on the one hand, it helps conserve petroleum reserves. On the other hand, modern used oil...

What’s Inside Paints and Coatings

« What influences the paint quality » In surface treatment, paints and coatings are applied to components to protect them from environmental damage, enhance their appearance, or modify surface properties. Paint ingredients form a complex system...

What Are Chromates and Where Are They Used?

Chromates, which are chemical salts derived from chromic acid, play a role in two distinct surface treatment processes: Chromating, where chromic acid or its salts create a chromate layer on a material's surface. Chromium plating, where dissolved...