MECHANICAL FINISHING

Mechanical Finishing

Innovance Acquires Minnesota's Mass Finishing, Inc.

Mass Finishing is a supplier of high-energy centrifugal barrel finishing machines, media, compound, supplies, and services.
#energy

Liquid Coating

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.
#nasf #surfin #automotive

Electrocoating

Data Rich, Information Poor

Examine and measure large data sets to uncover hidden patterns and compare it with other finishing companies.

Mechanical Finishing

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.

Mechanical Finishing

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.

Mechanical Finishing

Mechanical Finishing Q&A: Blast Finishing for Brightness

What media is recommended for a brighter finish?

Mechanical Finishing

Mechanical Finishing Q&A: Mechanical Finishing with Bowl Vibratory Machine

We have heard a lot about other types of vibratory and high energy systems. What is your recommendation for the best machine?
#energy

Parts Cleaning

Lay Off the Layoffs

When faced with potential layoffs, make alternative decisions to reduce downsizing your staff.
#management

Powder Coating

A Conversation with...Jeff Smith, Electro-Spec

A former athlete at Notre Dame, Smith's shop was named the No. 1 plating shop in the Products Finishing Top Shops Benchmarking Survey
#topshops

Mechanical Finishing

Legal Q&A: Changing Compliance Expectations

How should companies respond to the government’s increased emphasis on compliance?
#management #regulation #pollutioncontrol