MMS Blog
Finishing Index Reports Slowing Contraction
Contracting new orders and backlog activity suppress overall Index reading; impact of COVID-19 expected to have an adverse effect on the Finishing Index in the coming months.
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Women in STEM: A Spotlight
Danijela Milosevic-Popovich is a Research and Development Manager at SIFCO Applied Surface Concepts.
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It's National Surface Finishing Day: How are You Celebrating?
National Surface Finishing Day is a way to showcase the industry to local trade schools, businesses, officials and media, as well as to celebrate employees and staff.
Read MoreA Decade of Awakenings
It was 10 years ago that the finishing industry welcomed my uneducated self.
Read MoreUsing Alternatives in Pretreatment Baths for Degreasing
Effective cleaning at low, even ambient temperatures, is possible, says Atotech’s Brandon Lloyd, and creates a safer work environment and reduces energy demands.
Read MoreImproving Standard Operating Procedures for Powder Coating Operations
Expert Rodger Talbert says be sure to use instant feedback to let the operator know when a problem first appears.
Read MoreFinding What Causes Defects in Ecoat Systems
The first step in solving defects in ecoat, says Axalta’s Joe Subda, is to determine if the defect is on all parts, one part, or a certain type of part or substrate.
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Summary Report on USCAR Field Test for Trivalent Chromium
Mark Schario from Columbia Chemical explains USCAR’s multiyear project to determine how various trivalent chromium systems would perform in the real world.
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Powder Coat System’s Flexibility Reduces Costs, Improves Quality
Kansas-based JR Custom Metal Products brings services back in-house to control quality and costs.
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A Conversation with Brad Andreae, Therma-Tron-X
As the owner of Therma-Tron-X, Brad Andreae has a lot of things on his mind, but you might find him at the lunch hour in the break room playing cards with his employees.
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Polishing Is Spot-On For Arlington Plating
APC has an extensive polishing and buffing department, one that has been a mainstay of the shop for more than 60 years.
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Finishing Index Gains Due to Broad Activity Expansion
The Finishing Index is 47.5 as the ongoing slump in business conditions is not universal to the finishing industry. Firms with more than 250 employees have reported expanding conditions since June.
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