MMS Blog
On My Mind: What to Do Now
At the Finishing '01 show, everyone was wondering when the economy would return.
Read MoreUV Coating Myths
UV coating technology is well established in several industries, but for many in the finishing industry it is a relatively new process. Here are some common myths and misconceptions along with the truth . . .
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UV Automotive Applications
Did you know that every automobile produced in the U.S. has parts that are UV cured?
Read MoreRemoving Nickel Plate from Kovar
Question: What is the safest way to remove nickel plate from Kovar?
Read MorePerspectives: Practical Explanations
Anoplate Corporation is a plating job shop that publishes a quarterly newsletter covering not only activities at the company, but also explaining to its employees and customers the intricacies of the finishing processes it provides and why management does the things it does.
Read MoreWhy Switch to UV/EB Curing?
UV/EB curing can provide a finisher with a number of advantages-a reduction in process time, improved physical properties, an increase in profitability and elimination of environmental concerns . . . This article is based on an article prepared for the RadTech Report by Roy Modjewski (Akzo Nobel) with contributions from Lissa Dulany (UCB Chemicals).
Read MorePerspectives: Thoughts on MP&M
You would think that the only opinion the finishing industry has concerning the MP&M rule is that it must be defeated by any means possible.
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Quick, Effortless Color Changes
Slow and laborious color changes on Cybex's powder coating line took the company away from its just-in-time manufacturing philosophy. But a new powder coating booth that makes color changes quick and effortless has restored Cybex's manufacturing philosophy...
Read MoreDot-Commentary: e-Mail: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
For many Americans, e-mail has established itself as a part of our everyday lives.
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EMI Shielding with Turbine Power
EMI shielding can be a very expensive process. While using paints with metallic flakes is relatively inexpensive when compared to other shielding processes, the paints still cost about $200/gal. Therefore, Cybershield of Georgia, Inc. began using turbine-powered HVLP spray guns to dramatically reduce its costs and provide a better finish...
Read MoreOn My Mind: Economic Indicators
One of my friends in the investment industry said that his clients are now calling their 401K plans 201K plans because their accounts have been cut in half.
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