MMS Blog

Perspectives: Surviving a Slow Economy

The economy is not just slow; it is strange.

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Reality Check: Do It eBay

Typically, when I’m writing a column I look to current events for some inspiration.

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Quality Finishing: How to Select a Cyclic Corrosion Test Cabinet

To determine the most cost-effective materials to use in a corrosive environment, manufacturers routinely test raw materials, partial assemblies, randomly selected production pieces, finished items, returned goods, and competitors’ products.

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The Specifics of Architectural Anodizing

Specifying anodized finishes for architectural aluminum—the Southern Aluminum Finishing way…

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Stanrail Puts Painting on the Fast-Track

When Stanrail—a manufacturer of rail car doors—sought to paint large parts using a system that occupies only a small amount of real estate, it turned to a supplier for assistance…

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Surface Preparation Techniques for Large Parts

There are many applications for abrasive blasting; however, when you have gargantuan parts your choices are more limited…

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The Real Cost of Not Maintaining Your Paint Pretreatment Washer

What is the real cost of not maintaining your paint pretreatment washer system? More than you probably realize…

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Understanding Infrared Curing

Infrared cure is gaining increased attention from coaters as a result of shorter cure cycles and the possibility of smaller floor space requirements when compared to convection oven curing. 

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Safe Exhaust Recirculation of Manned Spray Booths

How to keep the cost of pollution control from hurting you…

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Washington Roundup: 2002 Review

The Government Relations representatives for the American Electroplaters and Surface Finishers, the Metal Finishing Suppliers' Association and the National Association of Metal Finishers provide an update of its activities and what is coming for 2003…

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Stressed Nickel Deposits

Question: What causes high stress levels in a nickel sulfamate bath?

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Willys Wheel

Question: We are a small paint company and we have a Willys Wheel.

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