MMS Blog
Perspectives: Can Finishers Compete Globally?
The National Association of Manufacturing believes that the decline in manufacturing may be ending; however, the United States has experienced a growing trade deficit for the past 30 years.
Read MoreNon-Paint Painting
Question: This is written regarding your November 2001 clinic piece on staining oak fences.
Read MoreCurrent Density Meter
Question: I have a special plating project that will require careful monitoring of current densities.
Read MoreIs Recycling Hazardous?
Question: Due to the buildup of contaminants, we are looking at removing about one-half of our chrome plating bath and reconstitute it back to normal operating volume and strength.
Read MoreNon-Painting Alternatives
Question: I am the director of product development for a company allied to the finishing industry.
Read MoreMy Mind: Homegrown Systems
What image does your mind conjure up when I tell you a finishing system was homegrown?
Read MoreSpot Tests Again
Question: Is there an easy method for determining the metal in a plated deposit?
Read MoreInjection Molding and Chromium Plating
Question: We have been asked to chromium plate some dies used for injection molding.
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Electropolishing as a Pretreatment for Anodizing
Electropolishing can be a pretreatment for anodizing or a substitute for bright dipping. Either way, it improves the surface of the aluminum...
Read MoreA Homegrown Painting System
What is a homegrown painting system? At Indalex, it's one that has been tailored specifically to the company's needs…
Read MoreIndustrial Assessments for Pollution Prevention and Energy Efficiency
Is it going to cost your company money to become more environmentally friendly and energy efficient? Some think it will. This executive summary and the associated report show that pollution prevention and energy efficient operations may actually save you money. A link to the full report is provided…
Read MoreAluminum Nameplates
Question: I am the industrial engineering supervisor for an electrical equipment manufacturer.
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