MMS Blog

Versatility and Creativity at Greenfield Products

When Greenfield Products made a decision to diversify its offerings, it did so with out-of-the-box thinking, and a little help from its friends . . .

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Electroplating

Rhodium Plating Problems

Question: We have obtained a long-term contract for plating rhodium for decorative purposes.

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Sealant Adhesion to Stainless Steel

QUESTION: We have a line of products for commercial buildings.

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Outgassing in Die-Cast Parts

Question: We are in the process of powder coating zinc die-castings and are having a problem with outgassing.

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Painting Stainless Steel

QUESTION: We have a painted steel structure that has exhibited repeated corrosion problems despite all of our efforts in trying to find a paint that will successfully protect the structure.

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On My Mind: Disaster Recovery

During the last three to five years, one of the trends in the finishing industry has been for shops to automate as many of their processes as possible.

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Used Media

Question: We use 5/8 x 1 inch ceramic cylinders.

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Dot Commentary: The High-Speed Slowdown

As recently as two years ago, the "next big thing" to hit the Internet was supposed to be the introduction of broadband (high-speed) Internet services.

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WD-40 and Heavy Oil-Based Cutting Fluids

Question: these products create coating problems and contaminate my wash and pre-treat stages.

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Repainting Steam Locomotives

Question:  I am the curator of a museum.

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Steel Media Shines

Whether you are deburring, finishing, cleaning, burnishing or removing chips and plastic flash, steel media can do the job...

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E-Coat: Quantity or Quality

All finishers want a high-quality line with high throughput. But a company's decisions will typically favor one or the other. Quaker Mfg. Inc. chose quality over quantity...

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