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 […]

Quality is at the core of every one of our metal finishing processes. It’s what makes us stand out as a vendor and why many of our customers trust us with their parts again and again. Global Metal Finishing has earned and maintained several certifications and documents that demonstrate our commitment to delivering superior quality. […]

Blueprints play a crucial role in guiding machining and finishing processes. Providing a complete blueprint empowers our dedicated team with the necessary details to deliver superior finished components swiftly and accurately. We understand that not every machine shop is an expert in the particulars of our diverse finishing services, just as we may not be […]

At Global Metal Finishing, we’re hyper-focused on the small details. A lot of the time, they’re the difference between a decent part and an exceptional one. Other times, these small details are what separate usable parts and scrap. When addressed at the front end, we can work together to alleviate or avoid these issues from impacting the finished product.

It’s no surprise that material selection establishes a final part’s properties from its strength and durability to its electrical conductivity. Different applications call for different materials, which require specific finishing techniques to achieve the optimal outcome.

When precision machine shops and metal finishing shops work together, they must speak the same language about coating thickness and color matching.  But before even reaching that point, there are basic metal finishing terms and common MIL-Specifications that machine shops need to know. Using the proper terminology helps ensure seamless communication with your metal finisher […]