MMS Blog
"Bleach Test" for Quality of Anodic Seal
Question: A customer of ours has asked us to conduct a bleach test on its parts that have been sulfuric acid anodized, dyed and sealed.
Read MoreBlack Coating for Aluminum
Question: I am doing some research on the full range of potential coatings and associated application methods to apply a uniform black coating to the surface of an aluminum automotive condenser product. "Normal" spray techniques, for both liquid and powder, and the associated ovens and material handling equipment, are very expensive and labor intensive.
Read MorePerspectives: The Future of Hex Chrome
Replacements for hexavalent chromium in both plating and passivation processes are becoming necessary because of the End-of-Life Directive from the European Union that prohibits the use of hexavalent chromium and/or regulates the quantities used.
Read MorePainting Molded Polyurethane
Question: Do you have information concerning the painting of urethane?
Read MoreOn My Mind: Employee Motivation
Recently, a management consultant asked me to fill out a survey on motivational factors.
Read MorePowder Metal Parts Cleaning
Question: I read Products Finishing, and I have come across a new opportunity for my heat treating company.
Read MoreAutomatic Powder Coating—Meeting Customers' Demands
Increased demand was pushing Royston's powder coating line to maximum capacity, amplifying the problems with the company's aging line. But, an automatic powder coating system relieved the pressure on the line and helped the company meet its customers' demands . . .
Read MoreCleaning Rust from Cold-Rolled Steel
Question: How can we clean the rust off of unpainted cold-rolled steel parts slated for electrocoating that underwent an atmospheric corrosion attack from an accidental release of muriatic acid vapors in our plant?
Read MorePretreatment of Aluminum for Powder Coating
Question: What is the best way of treating aluminum before powder coating?
Read MoreProperties of Metals and Alloys
Question: My position at our company requires that I evaluate the properties of various electrodeposited metals and alloys.
Read MoreRemoving Flash and Parting Line
Question: I am looking for an efficient way to remove flash or create a "uniform" parting line on numerous cosmetic parts that are zinc die cast.
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