Improving or Changing My Pretreatment for Best Performance
What are the latest technologies? How can I best utilize the latest pretreatment technologies in my small shop or improve my current chemistries in my larger shop, and what can I do to optimize my quality, environment, and costs?
Sergio Mancini - Bulk Chemicals, Inc.
Pretreatment Considerations for Process Changes
Process change is expected with advancements in pretreatment technology and demands for increased finished product quality. Whether it's changing pretreatment suppliers, pretreatment type, end product or equipment, there are many factors that must be considered. It can be overwhelming without the proper guidance or road map. This presentation will cover the key focus areas that must be considered when making changes to the pretreatment process. These areas include process inputs (substrates, soils, water, etc.), product selection, solution flows and best practices. Participants will gain an understanding of the key elements required for a successful pretreatment pr ocess change.
Kirk Beaster - BASF/Chemetall
Practical Control of Pretreatment Baths
This presentation will investigate means for practical control of metal pretreatment systems. This will be a discussion of various conditions effecting line control, such as bath age, temperature effects, system installation and proper maintenance practices. Automatic controls are everywhere in our factories and automation can be applied to the pretreatment systems to save water, optimize pretreatment costs, provide consistent quality production, increase employee safety and allow workers to focus on other tasks.
William Giebel and Terry Sjostrom - Henkel Corporation
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