Technical Articles
Custom Fabricating & Supplies has published these technical articles:
(Plastic Shapes and Stock)
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Plug loss or leakage during the coating process can result in expensive rework, rejected parts, and production delays. While plugs may seem simple, their effectiveness depends on several factors-such...
(Coating Services and Finishing Services)
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When preparing surfaces for coating, pre-treatment is critical to ensure that only the intended areas are exposed during anodizing, e-coating, plating, powder coating or wet spray. By shielding...
(Part Fabrication Services)
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CFS has thousands of items in-stock in three convenient locations across the US. If you can't find exactly what you need, reach out to learn about how custom solutions can solve your most challenging...
(Industrial Tapes)
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With many different powder coating masking tapes available, it can be difficult to select the best option. Find out about the different types of tapes built for a range of different temperatures and...
(Industrial Tapes)
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Chromic acid anodization (CAA) is the one of the oldest and most widely used processes in the aerospace and metal finishing industries. Type I Chromic Acid Anodizing is an electrochemical process that...
(Coating Services and Finishing Services)
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Electrocoating (e-coat) is a widely used finishing method that provides consistent, corrosion-resistant coverage for metal parts. It combines the efficiency of paint application with the precision of...
(Cutting Services)
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When precision matters, off-the-shelf parts may not be the right fit. That’s where custom die-cut components come in—designed to your exact specifications and made from materials that...
(Coating Services and Finishing Services)
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Masking metal products prior to coating processes—such as powder coating, e-coating, plating, or anodizing—can be complex due to the variety of part geometries, coating applications, and...
(Coating Services and Finishing Services)
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In finishing operations like electrocoating (e-coat), plating, powder coating, and anodizing, certain surfaces must remain uncoated to support future electrical grounding or contact once the part is...
(Plastics, Elastomers and Polymers)
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Elastomers are polymers with elastic properties, meaning they return to their original shape after being stretched or compressed. Common examples include natural rubber, silicone, nitrile, and EPDM....
(Industrial Tapes)
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When it comes to masking in high temperature finishing processes, not all tapes perform at the same level. For stability, heat resistance, and clean removal the go-to material is green polyester tape....