Powder coating is a widely used technique for dry finishing metal. It delivers an excellent lasting finish to metal substrates for various applications. The process requires a complex mix of levelling agents, pigments, additives and flow modifiers that are heated, combined and left to cool and then ground into a powder. What are the main […]
Category: Metal Finishing
Five recent inventions in the metal finishing industry
The global metal finishing industry was worth an estimated £74 billion in 2020 and is set to grow further until 2026, thanks partly to recent market inventions. We will review five innovations that help make the global metal finishing industry more practical, sustainable and cost-effective. Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic metal finishing The hydrophobic and hydrophilic metal […]
Why is a metal finishing crucial for specific products?
Multiple industries rely on the process of metal finishing producing products that are practical, aesthetically pleasing and without any burrs or defects. Across the computer, aerospace and electrical markets, you will encounter countless examples of parts or items that use metal finishing. How metal finishing works The metal finishing method is the end of the […]
What is metal finishing and who uses it?
Metal finishing is a process that applies a thin coating of material, metal or paint, to the surface of an object such as screws, tools or even some household items. The primary aim of metal finishing is to afford these products and tools a prolonged and more effective lifespan, a considerable reduction in the amount […]
Selecting a Metal Finishing Solution
When you are looking for an effective metal finishing operation, you might want to consider powder coating. There are, however, several different methods for powder coating so selecting which one is appropriate for your business and the properties of the metal you are coating can be challenging. Employing the advice and guidance of professional metal […]
Why powder coating booths require regular maintenance
There is a wide variety of powder coating booths you can use for a multitude of applications. Still, they all have one thing in common – they need regular maintenance and cleaning. Whether you’re operating batch filter booths or dry filter booths, to get the maximum out of your system, it needs to be in […]
What is Metal Finishing?
The whole objective of metal finishing is to enhance common and rare metals used in everyday products with an added layer of protection to prevent corrosion, increase the lifespan and in some cases, to create a decorative aesthetic. There are many methods that can be used to achieve this such as Electroplating and but two […]
