MMS Blog
Coating Long Tubes
Question: I'm a manufacturing engineer who was recently hired on to look at paint problems.
Read MoreGreen with Envy
The John Deere Des Moines Works in Ankeny, IA is thriving, thanks to a combination of state-of-the-art technology and an inventive management philosophy…
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Calculating Corrosion
Advancement in the control and prediction of CASS test performance...
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Plastic Man
Finishing entrepreneur Robert Langlois says he's found a way to powder coat plastics. Yeah, we know. You've heard that one before... Oh, by the way, did we mention that he's coating more than one million sq ft of plastic per month?
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Getting Color Right
Color matching and measurement is not a task that should be taken lightly. In fact, consistent, accurate color comparison demands attention to detail and cooperation between finishers and their coating suppliers...
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Onward and Upward
As has become something of a tradition, I'd like to use my January column to describe some of the ongoing efforts we're making in order to maintain Products Finishing's status as the industry's leading publication.
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Precision Spraying Makes Its Mark
Handling minute quantities of spray material requires specialized coating equipment...
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Specifying Buffing Compound
Buffing is still regarded by many in the industry as being something of an art form. In today’s competitive industry, where customers demand precision and reproducible results, that mindset is a dangerous one. The shift of buffing—in our collective consciousness—from art to science might be facilitated by a better comprehension of buffing compound.
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At Blum USA, Quality Finishing "Hinges" on Pretreatment
In response to quality issues, Blum USA worked with industry supplier GE Infrastructure,Water & Process Technologies to develop a new pretreatment system. The result? Improved salt spray results, not to mention an annual savings of more than $180,000…
Read MoreNetwork Advantage
With an array of strategically located service centers around the country, ThermoBurr has established itself as a "one-stop shop," capable of handling the full spectrum of deburring needs...
Read MoreOptimizing Paint Durability, Part II
It is not uncommon for military tactical systems to spend anywhere from 24 to 30 months in harsh marine environments. Consequently, the vast majority of once new equipment is in need of selective overhaul. Part two of this article discusses production methodologies for improvement of paint durability on these systems, with an emphasis on pretreatment and topcoat...
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