MMS Blog
Pretreatment Makes Vending Machine One Tough Customer
Fawn Manufacturing's vending machines needed a finish that could withstand harsh climates, rugged weather and tough customers. It found a pretreatment package it liked and made it better, which made for a high-quality, durable powder coating finish that stood up to the most demanding environments....
Read MoreOn My Mind: The Numbers Game
Essentially, running a business has always been a numbers game.
Read MoreDot Commentary: The CueCat's Meow
Last fall, a company called Digital Convergence began giving away hundreds of thousands of hand-held scanners through partnerships with RadioShack, Wired magazine and Forbes.
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New Plastics Plating Technology for 100-Year-Old Company
When Hansgrohe installed a plastics plating line, it tried to work with the newest and most advanced chemistry on the market; however, it found it couldn't simply take something off-the-shelf and start running. It had to be tailored to its specific products and objectives...
Read More"Bleach Test" Feedback
I was surprised at the interest in the so-called "Bleach Test" that I wrote about in the February issue.
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What's Going on with MP&M?
The EPA has its position. Industry has its position. Each job shop affected by the rule has its position...
Read MoreHow to Convert to Powder Coating
We would like to know what type of powder coating could produce a similar finish. At the moment we have no experience with powder coating but have read about its many benefits.
Read MoreReducing the Red Tape Hassle
VOC and HAP limits are continually decreasing. And, the amount of regulatory red tape that painters must deal with seems to grow every year. But, a new service that will help you comply with your air permit requirements can save you time and money . . .
Read MoreNickel Troubleshooting Guide
To complement the Nickel Plating Primer article in this month’s issue, the web exclusive is a troubleshooting guide for nickel plating. The guide, provided by Plating Process Systems, provides a generic listing of some symptoms encountered with most nickel-plating processes and possible corrective actions…
Read MorePerspectives: Finishing Industry Market Research Report
The latest Surface Finishing Market Research Board (SFMRB) Report is on the newsstand.
Read MoreGrowth and Diversification through Vertical Integration
Finishers often choose to diversify to retain customers, increase sales and attract new customers. While most shops have traditionally diversified through horizontal integration, some shops are now diversifying through vertical integration...
Read MoreOpening the Gate to a Simpler Process
At Behlen, the installation of the same powder coating and the same powder application equipment at its three finishing facilities helped simplify its manufacturing process so that it could deliver the highest quality product to its customers . . .
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