Because chrome plating is so versatile, it’s one of our most requested coatings. It can improve hardness, durability, and wear resistance, even under demanding conditions. It can reduce friction between moving parts, prevent corrosion, and guard against extreme temperatures. It can even be used as...
Metal finishing enhances durability, improves corrosion resistance, and gives finished components a professional look. Whether your parts are anodized, plated, or coated, proper care is essential to ensure their longevity and performance. Here are a few practical tips for maintaining equipment with finished metal parts. Finished...
High-tech electronics power everything from smartphones and medical devices to aerospace control systems and electric vehicles. But in order for these devices to perform reliably, efficiently, and safely, their components need to meet the highest standards. Here’s how metal finishing can transform raw components into...
Industrial environments are demanding and often require metal components to be constantly exposed to extreme conditions. High heat and corrosive elements can weaken or destroy unprotected metals, leading to equipment failure, safety hazards, and costly downtime. For instance, metals like steel, aluminum, and copper are essential...
When it comes to aerospace and defense manufacturing, there’s no room for error. Every single component must meet strict safety and reliability standards. Non-destructive testing (NDT) is a crucial part of ensuring that mechanical parts perform flawlessly and reliably, even under extreme conditions. At CRC Surface...
Safety, performance, and reliability are non-negotiable in the medical and aerospace industries. Both rely heavily on advanced metal finishing processes like passivation to ensure that components operating in highly demanding environments maintain optimal performance and long lifespans. Passivation is a chemical treatment process (most commonly applied...
In aerospace, defense, and manufacturing, the durability of industrial equipment is a key consideration. Corrosion, abrasion, and metal fatigue can cause mechanical failure, leading to costly downtime and repairs. The daily wear on hydraulic, rotating, or high-friction parts can drastically shorten the service life of industrial...
In military and defense applications, every component must meet the highest standards of quality. From vehicles and aircraft to equipment, protecting metal surfaces from damage and corrosion is critical in ensuring their safety. Chemical conversion coatings—also known as chromate conversion or chem-film coatings—play a vital...
Stainless steel is known for its strength and corrosion resistance. But even this highly durable material needs extra protection in extreme environments. When stainless steel components are exposed to chemicals, saltwater, moisture, or fluctuating temperatures, their corrosion resistance can quickly degrade. That’s where stainless steel...
When it comes to metal finishing, choosing the right finish is important. The treatment you choose can make a big impact on durability, appearance, corrosion resistance, conductivity, and more. Three of the most common surface treatments are anodizing, electroplating, and powder coating. These finishes are...