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Articles tagged with "products"

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	Abrasive control factors for mass finishing systems: Understanding the performance characteristics of various media By: A.F. Kenton, Contributing Writer The article circulates around the different media styles for mass finishing systems, discussing the cost, weight, and ability of each style. The styles discussed are divided into several areas: Random versus preform shapes; ceramic versus plastic; spherical shapes versus angular shapes versus hybrids; and dry finishing options versus wet options. Publish date: May 30, 2001 Tech cell: Finishing
	The evolution of coatings with low levels of volatile organic compounds: Where the industry stands in its quest for zero VOC By: Henry W. Godshalk, Khin Htay Htay, Francis Slama, Ph.D., and Peter Smelyansky, Contributing Writers A lot of advancements have been made in liquid coatings over the past 30 years toward the ultimate goal of zero-volatile-organic-compound paints. Anyone having to meet environmental regulations could benefit from knowing what has been done and what is brewing in the industry. Publish date: May 30, 2001 Tech cell: Finishing
	Establishing an alloy verification process: SOPs help to prevent material mix-ups By: Jonathan Shein and Andrea Kinney, Ph.D., Contributing Writers Production or fabrication processes can include dozens of stages to convert raw materials into finished goods. Regardless of the raw material or the finished product, one factor is constant - - most metals look alike. Publish date: October 11, 2001 Tech cell: Metals/Materials
	Huge possibilities, tiny tools Nanotechnology--the science of small--could change the metals industry in a very big way By: Lincoln Brunner, Contributing Writer Nanotechnology is just beginning to blossom as a practical topic of interest for the manufacturing industry. Just how big an impact will nanomaterials have in our lifetimes? We're sure to find out soon. Publish date: March 13, 2001 Tech cell: For CEOs
	Managing innovation in the factory: Turning improvements into intellectual property By: David Kiewit, Contributing Writer In many industries, more than three fourths of new products start out as direct requests from customers. How can you find and capitalize on the opportunities hidden in offbeat requests? Publish date: February 15, 2001 Tech cell: For CEOs
	Validating processes, procedures, and products By: Elia Levi, Contributing Writer The relatively new concept of validation likely will be used more and more by customers and certifying agencies to ascertain that all conceivable means were used to guarantee that a manufactured product indeed meets all requirements, including hidden characteristics not readily verifiable. This article gives an overview of typical applications. Publish date: June 23, 2009 Tech cell: For Engineers
	Siege planning or stategic planning By: Scot Stevens, Contributing Writer "Globalization isn't news," said Lawrence J. Kendzior, a partner at Gleeson Sklar Sawyers & Cumpata LLP (GSSC), a privately held accounting firm that focuses on what it calls "middle-market manufacturers." "The news is that it's suddenly impacting companies that have never before been affected." Publish date: April 24, 2003 Tech cell: Industry Trends and Analysis
	Superior Service—Why you need it By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager Service can make or break a business. Of the top nine reasons consumers give for buying a specific product, eight pertain to the abilities of the customer service system, for example, responsiveness, technical skill, and professional attitude.¹ Publish date: April 10, 2003 Tech cell: Shop Strategies
	Protecting surface-sensitive materials in coil processing: Array By: Array Array Publish date: Array Tech cell: Coil Processing
	Protecting surface-sensitive materials in coil processing - Three potential danger areas By: Jim Russell, Contributing Writer As manufacturers worldwide strive to reduce costs and streamline their production processes, the market for surface-sensitive materials continues to expand. Surface-sensitive materials include all prepainted steel products and nonferrous decorative materials, such as copper, brass, and stainless steel. Publish date: August 28, 2003 Tech cell: Coil Processing