Mechanical Finishing
What’s New in the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016
The Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) of 2016 passed with overwhelming support and the Act is now effective, impacting how a company can protect its assets. Below is a recap of what is new and what every company should be looking to do in light of this new law.
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Parts Cleaning Clinic: Zinc Shot Blasting, Zinc Plating Alternatives
David S. Peterson talks zinc shot blasting, zinc plating alternatives, and advantages to reducing the heating of alkaline cleaners.
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How KVF Quad in East Moline Survives in a Dwindling Manufacturing Industry
Television station WQAD shows us that when companies like John Deere suffer, so too does KVF Quad Corporation, which does a lot of business related to the ag industry.
Read MoreVisual Finishing Options In Mechanical Finishing
There are only three visual finishes (with variances of each) with mechanical finishing when visual effects are important: bright-reflective, satin-matte and directional or non-directional lines.
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Polishing Demands Lead to Innovative Solution
In the world that is Kinninger Production Welding in New Bremen, Ohio, polishing is not the biggest operation that owner Kevin Thobe’s team has to contend with—but it had certainly become one of the most demanding.
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Innovance Acquires Minnesota's Mass Finishing, Inc.
Mass Finishing is a supplier of high-energy centrifugal barrel finishing machines, media, compound, supplies, and services.
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A Conversation with...Tanya Bolden, Automotive Industry Action Group
Bolden, the director of corporate responsibility products and services for AIAG, will speak at NASF Sur/Fin in June.
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Data Rich, Information Poor
Examine and measure large data sets to uncover hidden patterns and compare it with other finishing companies.
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Greaseless to Greatness for Structured Surface Finishes
The conversion from greaseless abrasive compounds and buffs to nonwoven technology for textured satin finishes without the mess.
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April Go-To Guy: Delmas Stephens, Hohman Plating
Stephens is a decorative chrome plating operator, and has been married to his wife Glenda for 45 years.
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