AQUEOUS CLEANING
Metal Finishing Technologies, Inc. provides aqueous cleaning for a large number of base metals. The use of this specialty process depends upon specific customer and product requirements. The solutions employed with aqueous cleaning are alkaline in nature (water based); solvents are not used. Such chemistries are environmentally friendly upon disposal, as opposed to solvents.

BEAD BLASTING
The technique of bead blasting removes oxidation and prepares the part surface for additional finishing processes. It can also be used for a decorative matte finish. A variety of blasting materials are utilized with our manual and automated equipment including glass, aluminum oxide and plastic media.

PASSIVATING
The passivation process creates a chemically inactive surface on metal or alloy parts which renders them relatively inert when exposed to air or other oxygen-containing environments. In this manner, it provides for increased corrosion resistance of the base metal. Metal Finishing Technologies, Inc. offers passivation on most types of 300 series stainless steel to the QQP 35C Type VI specification.

ELECTRO-POLISHING
Electro-polishing can be used for finishing, machining and surface preparation. As a metal finish, electro-polishing is less labor intensive than traditional polishing. The process can also be used to machine the surface of the product to very close tolerances and remove burrs, belt lines, scratches and scales. Finally, electro-polishing prepares the metal for electroplating and provides a clean base for the application of decorative finishes.

PLATING & CHROMATING ON ALUMINUM
Aluminum is a material which is commonly used in part manufacturing due to its light weight, heat capacity, durability, and corrosion resistance. However, with these special characteristics, it requires additional preparation during processing to ensure plating adherence. Metal Finishing Technologies, Inc. provides cadmium, copper, electroless and electrolytic nickel plating on aluminum. A variety of additional post-plating products which enhance corrosion resistance are also available.

Contact an MFT sales representative for further information about these and other surface preparation and specialty finishing operations. They look forward to providing assistance in determining the best finish for specific product applications.