Finishing and Anodizing
Some of the requested finishes from our customers include:
Anodizing
Anodizing is used to increase the thickness of the natural oxide layer on the surface of metal parts. The benefits of anodizing include superior appearance and excellent abrasion resistance along with increases in corrosion and wear resistance. Anodizing also provides better adhesion for paint primers and glues than bare metal.
Chemical Resistant Coatings
Products that demand safe and consistent function in the presence of environmental and industrial chemicals will benefit from chemical resistant coatings. These coatings offer a variety of valuable attributes that include chemical resistance, corrosion resistance, abrasion resistance, durability and lubricating properties.
Powder Coating
Powder coating is an electrostatic, dry-powder painting process followed by a thermal curing of the finish. It is usually used to create a hard finish that is tougher than conventional paint. It provides uniform coverage and results in an attractive, durable, corrosion resistant and UV stable finish. For these reasons powder coating is often used for coating of metals that include "whiteware" or major household appliances, aluminum extrusions, as well as automobile and motorcycle parts.
Heat Treatment of Metals and Alloys
Heat treatment provides an efficient way to manipulate the properties of the metal by controlling the rate of diffusion and the rate of cooling. In some industries, like aerostructures, a superalloy may undergo five or more different heat treating operations to develop the desired properties. Temperature control and timing accuracy are very important variables to achieving a high quality finish.
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