MMS Blog

Powder Coating

Using Antimicrobial Coatings to Help Combat the Spread of Germs and Bacteria

With concern over germs at an all time high, antimicrobial coatings are gaining interest. One company, Vitracoat, explains how its VitraGUARD line of coatings uses a spherical silver-ion based ingredient to disrupt the grown and reproduction of bacteria.

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Part Cleanliness is Second Nature

While the general public has ramped up its concern about cleanliness, I can’t help but think about shops that have parts cleaning operations that are always concerned about cleaning.

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Manufacturers Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic

The manufacturing industry has been crucial to responding to COVID-19. Read about the efforts of Therma-Tron-X, Nordson and HMG Paints and hear from GBM President Rick Kline. 

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Ask The Expert

Controlling Quality of Zinc Flake Coatings on Steel Fasteners

Scott McEuen, North American business development manager of zinc flake coatings at Atotech, explains how the quality of zinc flake coatings depends on good adhesion and bonding to the substrate of the fasteners.

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education

Women in Finishing Webinar Recap: Living & Leading Through the Storms of Life

CCAI's Women in Finishing group presented a webinar featuring two leadership experts who gave tips for effective leadership during a crisis.

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Anodizing

Nasmyth TMF Survives, Thrives After 2015 Fire

Metal finisher worked with several architects and consultants in designing new facility, and then called in CJI Process Systems to design, fabricate and install the anodizing lines and equipment.

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editorial

Business As Usual? Coronavirus and Manufacturing Industry Recovery

As we recover from the coronavirus epidemic, how many companies will use lessons learned during this time to reevaluate the way they do business?

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Electrocoating

Best Practices for Ecoat Paint Ultrafiltration Systems

Insights and actions to help maintain a top-performing ultrafilter system, extend the life of UF elements and gain more permeate.

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management

Three Rules to Live by When Business Times Get Tough

Advice for business leaders in the finishing industry as the world reacts to the economic repercussions of the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis. 

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regulation

Safety in Manufacturing During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Resources and recommendations for manufacturing employees to stay safe during COVID-19 were released from OSHA, AIHA.

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Parts Cleaning

Alternatives to Air Sparging Make Better Choices for Tank Agitation

A modest investment in cleaning tank modification to eliminate air sparging can provide significant savings in improved part processing, saving both time and money.

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Liquid Coating

Finishing Index Contracts as COVID-19 Disrupts Economy

Index falls to historic low as domestic and foreign orders activity weakens.

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