May 2014 - Accessa

Finishing Wisdom: 4 Briefs From the Blog

If you’re a longtime-listener-first-time-caller type, here’s a “CliffsNotes” style summary of four recent posts covering finishing wisdom from the always informative, dependably inspiring Accessa Coating Solutions blog. You’ll get caught up with great finishing ideas faster than acetone evaporates in the sun. An array of topics in short form give you the essence of the original story in a quick...
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From data to wisdom: charting your shop’s new path

Before metalworking coolants are drawn, lubricants changed, adhesives applied or before any conversion coating solution is even dreamt about, data are being collected and managed somewhere along the food chain. I am no expert in data science but I do appreciate how much (and how fast) industry is being tantalized with the power of data. What’s relevant for any shop is that meaningful data manageme...
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Material Gains Come With a Price

Don’t assume the things you will be manufacturing in the future will be made from the same materials you’re used to finishing now. For that matter, don’t assume they’ll be made from materials you’re even familiar with now. Do assume, however, that your customers will continue to seek out finished goods that are delivered cheaper, faster and, ultimately, deemed better in the marketplace—they will d...
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