In many areas of the country where there are OEMs and contract manufacturers, there is also a range of service providers to complete very specific and niche types of services. One of these is the finishing of metal parts and components to enhance the surface of the metal.
This type of surface enhancement can range from increasing the level of resistance to corrosion, to allow the metal to have a longer life cycle in high temperature or low temperature applications, or to increase the surface resistance of the metal to wear and tear. Other types of finishes may be designed to prevent the part from sticking, to enhance release, or to provide surface lubrication without the need for oil or grease.
As an OEM, knowing what is required with regards to the surface performance of the part or component is important. This allows the company offering specialized finishing services to provide the correct coating to maximize the surface condition of the part to provide those requirements.
Experience is Essential
It is always wise to work with the most experienced specialized finishing services particularly when the parts or components are critical to the functioning of the system, component, equipment, or machine.
Unfortunately, less experienced specialized finishing services may not offer the selection in metal finishing options required to achieve the results, or they may not have worked with the coating or the metal or alloy in the past. They may not have the internal processing capacity to complete large volume orders or have the ability to ramp up production to keep pace with your needs.
As everything from surface prep to the choice of the finishing has a direct impact on the quality, longevity and the durability of the finish, going with the experienced company of the lowest cost company is always an investment in quality and performance of the coating and finishing selected.
