Metal Finishing Technologies

6 Types of Metal Finishes For Close Tolerance Applications

1. Zinc Electroplating Zinc electroplating is an electrolytic or “electro-deposition” process that...

What Drives Turnaround Times For Protective Metal Plating & Finishing?

Turnaround times (TAT) may be the most important factor in earning business as a metal finishing...

How We Handle Cadmium Plating as a Green Metal Finishing Company

Many metal components are coated with cadmium for its cost-effective corrosion resistance, salt...

The Difference Between Stainless Steel Descaling and Passivation

The terms “descale” and “passivate” are a source of some confusion in the metal finishing industry....

MRO Coating Removal Methods: Grit Blasting, Acid Stripping, and More

Aerospace coating removal services are a cornerstone of MRO cleaning and refurbishment. Some...

Ratings on Air Agency Certificates for FAA Repair Stations

All FAA repair station operators must maintain the proper certificate ratings in order to maintain,...

The Corrosion Protection Benefits of Electrodeposited Cadmium Plating

Cadmium-plated aluminum is a true workhorse for military and highly demanding industrial...

"Electroless" vs. "Electrolytic" Nickel Plating For Aircraft MRO

Nickel plating is a cornerstone solution for repair and refurbishment in aircraft MRO. The...

Benefits of High Volume Automated Stainless Steel Passivation

Stainless steel is innately resistant to rust, but not immune. Any free iron on the surface of the...

Why is green manufacturing important to MRO business?

Many companies still think of eco-friendly initiatives as good for the world, but costly for...