At Global Metal Finishing, Lean manufacturing is more than a strategy—it’s the backbone of how we operate to deliver the best for our customers. When most people in our field think of Lean manufacturing, efficiency and minimizing waste come to mind. However, we’ve taken it a step further at GMF by making it a company […]

When it comes to metal finishing processes like anodizing and hardcoat, the design and fabrication of the parts themselves can significantly impact the final quality. An often overlooked consideration is the effect of sharp edges and corners on the finishing process. Whether dealing with welding or coating buildup, these seemingly minor details can significantly affect […]

At Global Metal Finishing, we understand we are typically the final vendor to handle your parts. Given the meticulous attention to detail of our team, we often identify issues that may have been missed during the machining or fabrication process. Our team diligently identifies defects upfront to minimize delays, however, some problems may only surface […]

As experienced metal finishers, we are aware of the implications that grain boundaries can have on our metal finishing processes and, ultimately, our customers’ products. Our customers send us fabricated and machined parts that appear to be made with defect-free material and are ready for metal finishing processes. From there, our team expertly completes the […]