Metal Finishing Services
Metal finishing services enhance the appearance, durability, and functionality of metal parts and products. These finishing services are crucial for improving the quality and marketability of metal components.
Between our in-house specialists and our local finishing partners, Elmira Stamping & Manufacturing offers an extensive range of finishing services, including:
Deburring
It is not unusual for metal parts to emerge from the stamping process with sharp edges or metal “burrs” remaining on them. Deburring removes these imperfections.
Tumbling and Vibratory Finishing
These processes involve placing metal parts in a rotating drum or vibrating container with abrasive media to achieve a smooth and uniform finish.
Cleaning and Degreasing
Contaminants, oils, and residue from the manufacturing process are removed prior to further finishing.
Surface Grinding
Surface grinding improves the flatness and smoothness of metal parts, refining contours and ensuring they meet required tolerances.
Electro-Polishing
Precise finishing process that removes surface defects for superior corrosion resistance and a smooth finish for metal parts
Plating
Metal plating is the process of covering a metal surface with a thin layer of another metal, such as chrome, nickel, or zinc. Plating can improve corrosion resistance, enhance appearance, or provide electrical conductivity.
Anodizing
Anodizing is an electrochemical conversion process used to increase the thickness of the natural oxide layer on the aluminum surface creating a durable, corrosion-resistant, and often decorative finish. This process enhances wear resistance, improves paint adhesion, and can be dyed in a variety of colors to meet aesthetic and functional requirements.
Hard Coat Anodizing
Hardcoat anodizing is a thicker, more wear-resistant form of anodizing designed for components exposed to extreme wear or corrosive environments. This finish offers superior abrasion resistance, extended part life, and is ideal for applications where high durability is essential.
Powder Coating
Powder coat can be used to both protect and decorate a surface. Powder coating is an electrostatic application that is oven-cured, causing the particles to melt and form a permanent, protective finish. Powder coat is typically harder and more durable than standard wet paint.
Industrial Painting
Industrial Paint (Wet Paint) may be used to both protect and decorate a surface. Wet paint may be combined with a wide variety of pretreatments and primers to enhance bonding strength, protect against moisture, and help guard against corrosion.
Chem Film
Chem film (also known as Chromate Conversion, Alodine or Iridite), is a chemical conversion coating used as a corrosion inhibitor and/or to improve adhesion of paint finishes and other coatings, without significantly changing the dimensions of the part.
Heat Treating
Heat treating processes, like annealing, quenching, and tempering, can alter the mechanical properties of metal, making it harder, softer, or more durable as needed.
Passivation
Passivation is a chemical process that removes free iron and other contaminants from the surface of stainless steel, improving its corrosion resistance.
Laser Marking or Engraving
Laser marking and engraving are used for labeling and branding metal parts with logos, serial numbers, or other information.
Embossing
Embossing adds raised or indented designs or patterns to the metal surface for decorative or functional purposes.
Welding and Assembly
A range of welding and assembly services to join multiple stamped components together or to other parts of an assembly.
Quality Inspection and Testing
Quality control processes, including dimensional inspection, hardness testing, and visual inspection to ensure parts meet specifications.
Blasting
Blasting is an effective method to remove contamination, residue, paint, corrosion, surface imperfections or other coatings from surfaces and promotes adhesion of subsequent finishes to be applied. Blast media may include Aluminum Oxide, Glass Bead, Plastic Bead, Sand, Soda or Dry Ice.
Zinc
Steel can gain significant resistance to corrosion when plated with zinc. There are numerous methods for doing this. ES&M can help determine the right method for your needs.
E-Coating
A relatively new process by which metal parts are submerged in water mixed with paint emulsion. An electric charge causes the paint to adhere to the metal part in uniform thickness.
Black Oxide
A coating that provides an even, black appearance to metal parts while offering some corrosion resistance.
Screen Printing
Screen printing, also known as silk screening or serigraphy, is a stencil-based printing technique that forces ink through a prepared screen of porous material to create an image or pattern on a surface. This process is ideal for adding company logos, product identifiers, labels, and other permanent markings to a variety of materials.
Quality Components, Expertly Finished
Metal finishing is a critical step in producing the highest quality components possible. By removing burrs, particles, and other contaminants and applying protective coatings, finishing helps prolong the life of metal parts, ensuring reliable durability. Contact Elmira Stamping & Manufacturing today to learn more!