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 […]
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At Global Metal Finishing, we’re always looking forward – constantly pushing the boundaries to stay ahead of industry demands and offer new opportunities for our customers. The latest developments at our metal finishing facilities reflect a clear vision, ensuring we’re not only prepared for the future but also providing greater value to our customers today. […]
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The Global Metal Finishing team is thrilled to share a significant achievement in our commitment to quality and excellence. We successfully added chemical conversion and stainless steel passivation to our Nadcap accreditation! For the past three years, GMF has held Nadcap accreditation for our anodizing and hardcoat processes. Now, with the addition of chemical conversion […]
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From an outside perspective, passivation appears to be a relatively uncomplicated procedure. It’s a fairly simple process in and of itself, with just two steps to strengthen, protect, and improve the surface of stainless steel alloys. And unlike many of the metal finishing services we handle at Global Metal Finishing – such as anodizing and […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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.
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