Our Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals in 2025 and Beyond

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As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what drives our business and what lies ahead. At Global Metal Finishing, we’ve updated our mission, vision, and values to sharpen our focus as we head into 2025. These aren’t just words on our website—they’re the core of everything we do, […]

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GMF’s Human-Centered Approach to Lean Manufacturing 

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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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Understanding the Impact of Sharp Edges and Welds in Metal Finishing

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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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4 Common Issues That Impact Metal Finishing 

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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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The Impact of Grain Boundaries on Metal Finishing Services

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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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5 Metal Finishing Considerations to Include in Your Blueprint/Requests for Quotation

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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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How Machining Processes Influence Our Metal Finishing Processes

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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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