Metal Finishing Services
Why are metal finishing services so important? Without it, any metal product's lifespan would be greatly reduced due to corrosion and wear. Finishing is also used to enhance electrical properties, provide functional performance, and improve the bonding of adhesives and organic coatings. Additionally, metal finishes are sometimes added to meet consumer demand for a decorative appearance.
At Light Metals Coloring in Southington CT (LMC), we specialize in providing high-quality metal finishing services that meet a variety of needs. No matter your industry or specifications, we can offer finishing solutions that enhances the performance and appearance of your part.
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Anodizing
Learn more about anodizingAnodizing is a process that's administered to increase the oxide layer on the surface of a metal part. This helps to improve its corrosion and wear resistance, as well as adhesion for paint and additional coatings. By finishing your metal parts with high-quality anodizing, you can extend their lifespan and enhance their appearance.
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Manganese Phosphating
Learn more about phosphatingManganese phosphating is typically used to surface treat steel and other metals to offer protection from corrosion and enhance weather resistance. This finishing solution also helps to improve electrical insulation and adhesion.
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Other Finishing Services
Contact UsBeyond anodizing and phosphating, Light Metals Coloring offers a variety of other finishing services. These include laser engraving, paint infill, powder and dry lubricant coatings, and more. We strive to design custom solutions to meet our clients’ needs and are always expanding our service offerings to provide state-of-the-art finishing processes.
Industries We Serve
From cosmetics to aerospace, LMC works across a range of industries to provide high-quality, high-performance metal finishing solutions. We specialize in finishing metal parts for defense, automotive, electronics, industrial, semiconductor, medical, and commercial applications, among others. If you have a metal part or component that needs finishing, reach out to our team, and we’ll design a custom solution to fit your specifications.