FINISHING
The anodizing process provides aluminum alloys with attributes that improve corrosion resistance, surface hardness, and lubrication of the part. Other characteristics that anodizing provides is the ability to dye the oxide layer of the part for identification purposes. Anodizing may also serve as a pretreatment process for painting as the oxide layer provides increased benefits for adhesion purposes.
- Sulfuric Acid Anodizing Type II
- Hard Anodizing Type III
- Electrogalvanizing
- Anodic Cleaning
- Type II Anodizing
- Type III Anodizing
- Electrogalvanizing
- Zinc Phosphating
- Passivation
- Electropolishing
- Black Oxide
- Black Zinc
- Electro Zinc
- Bright Dipping
- Anodic Cleaning
- Chemical Film
ELECTRO PLATING
Electroplating is a process used to coat a conductive part with a thin layer of metallic material in order to provide different chemical, physical, and mechanical characteristics to a part that it would otherwise be unable to exhibit. An example of some properties that can be bestowed upon a part through metal plating would be such things as abrasion and wear resistance, lubricity, corrosion protection, and aesthetic qualities.
Types of materials that can be electroplated are aluminum, carbon steel, and stainless steel.
ELECTROPLATING PROCESSES
- Electroless Nickel Plating
- Bright Nickel Plating
- Cadmium Plating
- Zinc Plating
- Zinc Cobalt Plating
- Bright Tin Plating
- Copper Plating
- Silver Plating
- Gold Plating
METAL COATINGS
We offer number of different coating types which will decrease part corrosion as well as provide an aesthetically pleasing finish. Some of the coatings that we provide are epoxies, zinc epoxies, polyurethanes, and fluoropolymers such as Xylan.
we are able to handle increased weights, size, and quantities at a pace fast enough to satisfy today’s demanding requirements.
CHEMICAL AGENT RESISTANT COATINGS (CARC)
Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings, also known as CARC painting, is a matte finish, automotive grade polyurethane. The near-indestructible coating is an engineered product that comes from the reaction of a combination of pretreatments, primers and topcoats. The chemical agent resistant coatings provide not only an aesthetically pleasing finish but is extremely durable, corrosion resistant, fade resistant, and weather resistant.
Used heavily in the military industry, CARC paint is especially unique due to the fact that it resists the absorption of chemical warfare agents. This particular coating makes decontamination of military equipment easier and safer. CARC coatings are typically used to coat land defense vehicles and equipment along with the occasional military aircraft because of its chemical composition that deters biological and toxic agents from permeating the surface of military vehicles and equipment. By utilizing chemical agent resistant coatings, industries such as the military are able to reach higher levels of performance, durability and survivability.
CARC Coating Colors:
- Black
- Green
- Tan
MIL-SPEC METAL COATINGS
Malco Precision provides metal finishing services for most MIL-SPEC coatings. Below is a partial list of what we do, don’t hesitate to contact us about MIL-Spec coatings. All mil specs come with the necessary certificates. Please note that mil specs change all the time and you will automatically receive the latest version of the spec.
Process By Name
- Anodize MIL-A-8625F
- Black Oxide MIL-C-13924C
- Cadmium QQ-P-416F
- Chemical Films MIL-C-5541E
- Copper MIL-C-14550B
- Electroless Nickel MIL-C-26074E
- Electropolishing (No mil spec)
- Gold MIL-G-45204C
- Hard Anodize MIL-A-8625F
- Lubricant, Solid Film MIL-L-46010D
- Nickel QQ-N-290A
- Passivate ASTM A967
- Passivate QQ-P-35C
- Phosphate Coating: Light TT-C-490D
- Phosphate Coating: Heavy DOD-P-16232-F
- Silver QQ-S-365D
- Teflon/Xylan/PTFE (No mil spec)
- Tin MIL-T-10727C
- Marine Paint (No mil spec)
- Zinc Cobalt ASTM-B840
- Zinc ASTM-B633
Contact us for more information on electroplating or for any inquiries on your metal finishing needs!