MMS Blog
Surface Preparation for Best Adhesion for Powder Coating
Kevin Biller with ChemQuest recommends the proper way to prepare a surface for powder coating that leads to excellent adhesion on 304SST.
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Clean Technology Lasers for Coating Adhesion
Laser cleaning systems remove corrosion, grease, residue and existing coatings from metal surfaces quickly, with less preparation and mess than traditional techniques.
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Electroless Nickel On the Rise
ENC 2023 was held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, offering a wealth of educational programming and networking opportunities for finishers looking to grow their electroless nickel business.
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Proper Sieve Size for Powder Coating's Smooth Results
Kevin Biller at ChemQuest Powder Coating Research gives recommendations for sieve size to ensure surface smoothness.
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Defining a Top Shop: Quality, Quickness, Communication, Community
Luke Engineering & Anodizing Co. takes an active role in its community and the industry while also focusing heavily on the quality of its work and employee treatment.
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Precise Paint Flow Reduces Material and Labor Costs
Finding a more accurate paint proportioner for its application enabled this auto parts manufacturer to save significant costs and labor while increasing capacity.
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A Remarkable Rolls
Alex Innes, head of coachbuild design, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, describes the specially commissioned La Rose Noire Droptail as “glamour distilled.” The finishes, outside and in, contribute largely to that charm.
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Zinc and Black Trivalent Chromate Plated Parts
Varland Plating dedicated countless hours and resources to devise a process that not only ensures consistent quality but also delivers an aesthetically superior finish.
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Episode 36: An Interview with Peter Mirabello, Metal Finishing Technologies LLC
Peter Mirabello of Metal Finishing Technologies discusses his passion for surface finishing and trends shaping the industry today.
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A Smooth Transition from One Anodizing Process to Another
Knowing when to switch from chromic acid anodizing to thin film sulfuric acid anodizing is important. Learn about why the change should be considered and the challenges in doing so.
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Small Staff Operates Lucrative Powder Coating Top Shop
Strength in numbers? Not necessarily. Determination, customer loyalty and family values have held up this small family-owned shop after almost 30 years in business, including surviving a natural disaster.
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