18 Oct 6 Benefits of Value-Added Metal Finishing Services
Many types of finishing techniques can add value by enhancing the durability, appearance, and functionality of metal components. From chrome plating to aluminum anodizing, there are many ways to enhance metal parts. However, additional services like lab testing and quality control can further improve your finished product.
These services offer valuable benefits like better performance, increased lifespan, and reduced production costs. And here at CRC Surface Technologies, you can find them all under one roof. Here’s why you should choose a company that offers value-added services for your next metal finishing project.
What Are the Benefits of Value-Added Metal Finishing Services?
1: Streamlined Production Process
Choosing a provider that offers value-added services helps streamline the overall production process. For instance, at CRC we handle multiple aspects of the finishing process, including assembly, packaging, delivery, and more.
Streamlining the production process helps reduce delays, ensures consistent quality, and improves efficiency. It also eliminates the need for multiple vendors, saving you time and money.
2: Improved Quality and Performance
Value-added metal finishing services focus on enhancing the quality and performance of the finished product. Services like precision machining and specialized testing add value by ensuring that your components meet—and exceed—industry standards.
For example, non-destructive testing (NDT) helps detect flaws without damaging the finished parts. On-site lab tests can also be performed to verify the composition and structural integrity of the finished product. Quality control measures like these will guarantee both reliability and durability, adding significant value.
3: Enhanced Customization
Value-added services also allow a high degree of customization, so you can tailor your finishes according to the application. This can include masking, which protects specific areas of a component during the finishing process, so you don’t need to coat the entire part.
Finishes like precision ID/OD grinding can improve dimensional accuracy for tight tolerances. Enhanced customizations can also extend the product’s lifespan and enhance its performance in harsh environments.
4: Cost Efficiency
Although value-added services are an additional expense, they can lead to significant savings in the long run. Combining multiple services under one roof helps minimize production errors and eliminates the need for costly reworking. In many cases, value-added services can reduce the need for future maintenance or repairs, lowering your long-term costs even further.
5: Faster Turnaround Times
In aerospace, defense, automotive, and many other industries, time is of the essence. By offering multiple stages of the finishing process in-house, a full-service metal finishing provider can significantly reduce turnaround times for your project. Not only does this speed up delivery, it also helps you coordinate your processing times so you can meet tight deadlines and rest assured that your projects will be finished on time, every time.
6: Compliance with Industry Standards
As a NADCAP-certified and ITAR-registered company, we understand the importance of adhering to the strict standards and regulations required by many industries. Value-added services like testing, certification, and quality assurance help ensure that your finished components are compliant with industry standards such as ISO, ASTM, and military specifications. This compliance helps you mitigate risks and avoid costly recalls or regulatory issues down the line.
Choose a Metal Finishing Partner That Adds Value
Only an experienced and certified metal finishing provider can ensure high-quality, customized solutions that meet industry standards. At CRC Surface Technologies in Phoenix, we offer a wide range of on-site metal finishing services to help our clients streamline their production process. Give us a call at 602-253-4175 to learn more about our value-added finishing services, or contact our Estimator Team at rfq@chemresearchco.com to request a quote.
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