E-Coating Hollow and Tubular Metal Parts: Venting, Drainage, and Coverage

E-Coating Hollow and Tubular Metal Parts: Venting, Drainage, and Coverage

Hollow and tubular metal parts can present coating challenges that are easy to overlook during the design and quoting stages. Openings, enclosed spaces, part orientation, and electrical contact can all affect how a component moves through an e-coating process....
Industrial Masking for Threaded Holes, Mating Surfaces, and Critical Components

Industrial Masking for Threaded Holes, Mating Surfaces, and Critical Components

Industrial coating can protect a metal component and improve its appearance, but some features must meet specific requirements after finishing. Threads may need to remain clear for assembly. Mating surfaces may need a defined coating boundary. Electrical contact...