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Spraying of solvent-based coatings for vacuum metallizing presents a fire and explosion hazard. While we no longer lose as many […]
Paint Sags May be caused by holding a gun too close to part or using the wrong solvent. Keep gun […]
Most decorative metallizers deposit aluminum because it is easy and gives a bright reflective surface which can pass for silver […]
Read Part I – Vacuum Metallizing Troubleshooting Troubleshooting coating defects on batch vacuum metallized parts can be frustrating and time-consuming. […]
Vacuum Metallizing Troubleshooting There are several areas in which vacuum metallizing problems may occur. These problems may exist separately or […]
The diffusion pump is an essential piece of machinery in many vacuum metallizing operations. However, the type of fluid that […]
When designing, operating, or repairing a vacuum metallizing system, much attention is given to the removal of gases from the […]
Water Vapor and Vacuum Metallizing Effects Water vapor is a factor in all metallizing systems. The presence of water vapor […]
WAX is a cause of adhesion failure on edges or corners. The wax comes from waxed paper used in packaging […]
This TIP is a commentary on thermal-cured lacquers used for basecoating in vacuum metallizing. The role lacquers play in vacuum […]
