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Metal Finishing Service Companies

IQS Directory implements a thorough list of metal finishing companies and suppliers. Utilize our listing to examine and sort top metal finishing companies with previews of ads and detailed descriptions of each product. Any metal finishing company can provide metal finishing services to meet your companies specific qualifications. An easy connection to reach metal finishing companies through our fast request for quote form is provided on our website. The company information includes website links, company profile, locations, phone, product videos and product information. Customer reviews are available and product specific news articles. This source is right for you whether it's for chemical conversion, electroplating, or electroless and immersion plating.

  • Medway, MA

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    Innovative Coatings is a manufacturer of plastisol dip molding and fluidized bed powder coatings of epoxy, polyolefins, nylon and vinyl. Our dip coatings are of FDA-approved and biomedical grades. Customers can also have a choice of color plus foam, gloss or texture finish. We draw from 40 years of experience in the plastic molding and protective coating industry. Let's talk about your project.

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  • Sellersville, PA

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    Since 1977 U.S. Plastic Coatings Corporation has been the trusted industry leader for applications of plastics coatings to metal, including specific processes like metal finishing, and the design and manufacture of dip molded parts. Our reputation has continued to thrive from quick turnaround and superior quality. We can produce and deliver any product from A-Z within a week.

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  • New Carlisle, OH

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    In addition to providing other products and services, Carlisle Plastics offers vinyl coating services. Typical applications of our coating services are for tool handles, screens, grilles and all kinds of other metal parts. No order quantity is too small or large – we are capable of meeting the needs of all kinds of customers with all kinds of order types. Visit our website to learn more.

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  • San Antonio, TX

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    Texas Dip Molding & Coating is known for our high quality custom coating that maximizes strength, hardness, flexibility and durability for parts designed and manufactured in any application. When you need a dip molding solution, turn to Texas Dip Molding & Coating for our experience and wide range of capabilities. We serve a variety of industries and have the expertise necessary to deliver the quality products you need on time every time.

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  • Houston, TX

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    As a metal coating applicator since 1974, Metal Coatings Corporation's industrial coating specialties are fluoropolymer coatings. We make these applications to various shapes and sizes of machined assemblies, components and fasteners. Teflon® coating services, phosphate coatings and more are available.

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  • New Haven, IN

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    We make it our goal to offer the top glass cutting services in the industry. Although we started small when we were founded in 1950, we have grown every year and are now one of the largest glass suppliers in the industry. We make products for more than just the optical industry, and can make customized products to suit any need. Contact us for a quote today!

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ARTICLES AND PRESS RELEASES

Precision Machining, Turning, Grinding & Thermal Spray Coating Provider Celebrates 35 Years of Service

Plasma-Tec (www.plasma-tec.com), a precision machining, turning, grinding & thermal spray coating service provider, is celebrating our 35th anniversary in 2016. Plasma-Tec started off in a small facility in 1981 using thermal spraying technology to repair worn out machine and rotating equipment components. This work included shafts, sleeves and pump parts. The repair work quickly grew into opportunities to manufacture new OEM parts. Plasma-Tec's machining and thermal spray coating capabilities steadily grew throughout the 1980's. The growth was focused on building relationships with pump and other rotating equipment OEMs and was the catalyst... Read More

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Metal Finishing

Metal finishing is a process in which hidden surface abnormalities are found and removed with tools until a flat and even surface is created. Types of metal finishing include electroplating, electroless and immersion plating, chemical and electrochemical conversion and other exterior finishing techniques.

Metal finishing is a type of coating service. It is used to shape components, improve the bonding of adhesives and organic coatings of the substrate. The substrate is the object being coated. It is also used in order to enhance electrical properties. Metal finishing is used to improve the exterior appearance of the substrate. Metal finishing is used to alter the properties of the existing outer surface of metal objects in other ways including wear resistance, electrical resistance, electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance, chemical resistance, hardness and more. Metal finishing holds similar properties to metal coatings, which is often a prior to finishing. Types of metal finishing include electroplating, electroless plating, immersion plating, chemical conversion, electrochemical conversion and some exterior finishing techniques. Tools utilized in metal finishing include sanders, grinder, files and die grinders. Metal finishing applications include automotive, aerospace, plumbing fixtures, door and decorative hardware, cookware, jewelry, tires, aluminum, stainless steel, zinc and brass.

Metal finishing is just one type of coating service. Paints, powders and plating are three different types of metal finishing. Coating is the process in which thin layers of different materials are applied to substrates. This process can manually or mechanically apply coating to metals, rubbers, ceramics or other materials, depending on the complexity and sophistication of the coating facility and application. Coating is meant to prevent corrosion and water damage to make the substrate more durable and cost-effective for the owner or operator. The coating process includes three basic steps: (1) solution and applicator preparation, (2) coating and (3) drying and solidification. When coating a substrate it is imperative to pick out the correct coating material, as certain substrates are only compatible with certain coatings. The first step includes testing, cleaning, deaerating and measuring the specific raw material to be coated. The final step usually involves heating and ventilation systems and heat transfer and defect mechanisms.