SCCUT-2024 Rules

Saitech Centum Cyclic Unit Test-2024 Rules and Regulations START: 1ST December 2023. END: 29th February 2024 | 45 Unit Tests in 3 Subjects | 45 Marks per unit in 90 minutes Prizes No. of Prizes Prize Details All-Clear Centum Candidates Saitech Gold Medal 1 Gold Coin with Gold Medal and Saitech Centum Certificate. With the…

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Six Enemies in Human Life

In Indian culture, there is a concept known as the “Shadripus” or the “Six Enemies,” which are considered obstacles on the path of spiritual and personal growth. These enemies are often discussed in the context of Hindu philosophy and are seen as inner weaknesses that a person must overcome to lead a righteous and fulfilling…

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Different Types Metal Pretreatments

by Dr E. Ramanathan MIL specification [9] classifies the types of chemical conversion phosphate coatings as M-type for manganese base and Z-type for zinc base. Besides, various combinations of chemical conversion coatings have been reported, viz., coatings based on zinc phosphate, manganese phosphate, amorphous iron phosphate, calcium modified zinc phosphate, low zinc manganese phosphate, zinc…

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The Need for Surface Treatment of a Metal

by Dr E. Ramanathan A metal surface should be free from crevice, pitting, galvanic and creeping corrosions, scales, tool marks, oil, grease and dirt in any form prior to chemical conversion coating. There are different types of corrosion viz., crevice, pitting, galvanic and cosmetic corrosions. Crevice corrosion is caused by stagnant electrolyte trapped in silent…

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Profile of Dr E.R.

Dr E. Ramanathan PhDConsultant, Nanocoatings and Paints43, Arthi Flats, Haridoss Main Road,Kolathur, Chennai – 600 099.Email: eramanath@gmail.comMobile: +91 9444929163www.saitechinfo.com Dr E. Ramanathan is a Nano Coating consultant and Corporate Trainer with more than 37 years of managerial, research and production experience. He provides corporate training to industries, project support to young entrepreneurs and academic training…

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Introduction to Paint Technology

Diploma in Paint Technology – Join Today!One Year Course Conducted by Saitech Informatics under the guidelines of Dr E. Ramanathan Visit: https://saitechinfo.com/diploma-in-paint-technology/ The best quality paint applied on the worst substrate is worse than the normal paint applied on the substrate with a clean surface. Surface preparation of a metal is the primary step to…

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References for Metal Finishing Book

Selected List of Publications by Dr E. Ramanathan 1. Nano-Zirconia Coating on Mild Steel with the Top Coats of Polyester Epoxy Powder and Amide Cured Epoxy Liquid Paints, E. Ramanathan,   S. Balasubramanian,  Prog. Org. Coat. 2016, 93, 68-76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.porgcoat.2016.01.007 2. Synthesis and characterization of hexafluorozirconic acid and its coating application on mild steel, E. Ramanathan,…

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