Metalworking & Cleaning

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 …

« How to Prevent Metal Discoloration » Some minerals in nature stand out due to their beautiful, iridescent surface. This effect can also be observed on metal surfaces – which in industrial metal processing is sometimes desired, but in other …