MMS Blog
On My Mind: The "Death" Tax
Now that winter is virtually gone for most of us, it's time to begin the annual rites of spring—mowing the grass, baseball, golf, gardening and other outdoor activities.
Read MoreDot-Commentary: The Winds of Change
One of the interesting things about the web is that it is constantly evolving.
Read MoreLow-Cure High-Solids Coating
With the country on the verge of another energy crisis, now is the time to explore the possibility of using low-cure, high-solids coatings...
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Growth 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...
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Opening 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 . . .
Read MoreDot-Commentary: Roar of the Paper Tiger
I first saw the film 2001: A Space Odyssey sometime in the mid-1980's.
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Anodized Bright; Anodized Tough
At Fort Wayne Anodizing it's not how it's made; it's how it's made to last...
Read MoreOn My Mind: SGP and MP&M Part II
In my January column, I wrote about my concern for how the proposed MP&M rule would affect SGP.
Read MoreHigh-Precision Aqueous Cleaning
Semi-aqueous centrifugal cleaning of printed circuit boards proves to be a good call for a telecommunications company . . .
Read MoreCleaning Systems
Mechanical finishing technology, whether used for finishing or preparation, is somewhat of an orphan industry that relies almost solely on the practices of each company using the technology. Some common processes are self-explanatory; however, there are some that warrant some form of standardization…
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