MMS Blog
GE Aviation Building Ceramic Coating Plant In North Carolina
CMCs are made of silicon carbide ceramic fibers and ceramic resin, manufactured through a highly sophisticated process and further enhanced with proprietary coatings.
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Q&A: Removing Buffing Compound
Readers says they hand-wipe clean using solvent then electroclean, but what is the best way to remove the buffing compound?
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Q&A: Removing Emulsified Oils from Cleaner
A reader asks: How can we remove the emulsified oils before painting shelving?
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Q&A: Hard-To-Buff Silver Deposit
A Reader asks: Do you have suggestions for resolving an issue with silver-plated deposits that are difficult to polish and buff?
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Kirchner's "Scoreboard" Finds Its Way On Shop Walls
Max Coatings owner "borrows" Kirchner's "Plant Performance Goals" scoresheet
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Axalta Coating Systems Launches New Logo, Website
Former DuPont division changes name, launches new website and corporate identity
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Nickel Regulation and NASF Action
The NASF continues to work closely on advocacy efforts to ensure that U.S. and global regulatory bodies make responsible and scientifically-informed decisions on materials uses for a range of coatings processes.
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Breaking Old Mechanical Finishing Habits
Changing the process earns one finisher a $2+ million annual contract, therefore when we look at mechanical finishing, the first and most important items that should be considered are the shape and type of part
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Surviving an OSHA Inspection
Hearing that an inspector is at the door can send shudders down the spine of any facility manager. The writer speaks from personal experience: his company went through an inspection by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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MFASC Seeks New Executive Director
Dan Cunningham leaves as Executive Director after accepting a position with Bowman Plating, a member company.
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Advanced Technical Finishing Continues $10 Million Renovation
Plans include upgrading current anodizing line equipment to allow for increased capacity on Type I, II and III anodizing, new electroless nickel lines and a titanium Type II & III finishing line.
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Q&A: Gap Size Specifications
A reader asks Ecoat Expert Joe Tirado: Is there a standard or a design rule that specifies the minimum gap necessary for complete coating during electrocoating?
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