| Anodizing |
Enhances corrosion resistance, improves adhesion for paints and sealants, and increases surface hardness. Commonly used on aluminum parts. |
| Autophoretic Coating |
Chemically bonds paint or primer for corrosion protection. |
| Black Oxide Coating |
Adds mild corrosion resistance and reduces light reflection. |
| Blasting (Sand or Grit) |
Cleans and roughens surfaces for better coating adhesion. |
| Carburizing |
Hardens steel surfaces by infusing carbon, improving wear resistance. |
| Ceramic Coating |
Applies a ceramic-based protective layer to improve heat resistance, reduce friction, and provide insulation. |
| Chemical Conversion Coating |
Provides a corrosion-resistant layer on aluminum and magnesium surfaces while maintaining electrical conductivity. (e.g., Alodine, Chromate Conversion) |
| Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) |
Deposits thin, uniform coatings for high-temperature resistance. |
| Chromating |
Applies chromate conversion coating for corrosion protection and paint adhesion. |
| Cladding |
Bonds a protective metal layer for extreme corrosion and wear resistance. |
| Dip Coating |
Applies uniform protective layers, often polymers, for insulation or corrosion resistance. |
| Electrophoretic Deposition (E-coating ) |
A uniform coating process that enhances corrosion resistance and durability, commonly used on complex geometries. |
| Electroplating |
Deposits a layer of metal (e.g., chrome, nickel, cadmium) onto a part to provide corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and electrical conductivity. |
| Epoxy Coatings |
Provides strong adhesion, impact resistance, and chemical resistance, often used in primer layers. |
| Etching |
Prepares surfaces for bonding or coating by removing oxides and contaminants. |
| Fluoropolymer Coating |
Provides non-stick, chemical-resistant surfaces (e.g., Teflon). |
| Galvanizing |
Coats with zinc to prevent corrosion on steel parts. |
| Hard Coating |
Enhances surface hardness and scratch resistance (e.g., diamond-like carbon). |
| Hot-Dip Aluminizing |
Coats with aluminum for high-temperature oxidation resistance. |
| Ion Implantation |
Embeds ions to improve surface hardness and fatigue resistance. |
| Laser Cladding |
Fuses protective material onto surfaces for precision wear resistance. |
| Nickel-Boron Coating |
Used for wear resistance and improved hardness on critical moving components. |
| Nitriding |
Diffuses nitrogen into metal surfaces for enhanced wear and corrosion resistance. |
| Painting |
Adds protective and decorative layers, often with anti-corrosive primers. |
| Passivation |
Removes contaminants and improves corrosion resistance of stainless steel. |
| Phosphate Coating |
Used as a pre-treatment to improve paint adhesion and corrosion resistance. |
| Phosphating |
Forms a corrosion-resistant layer and improves paint adhesion. |
| Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) |
Deposits thin, hard coatings (e.g., titanium nitride) for durability. |
| Polyurethane Coatings |
Applied as a topcoat to protect underlying layers from UV exposure, chemicals, and environmental wear. |
| Powder Coating |
Applies a dry powder that is heat-cured to create a durable, corrosion-resistant, and aesthetically pleasing finish. |
| Shot Peening |
Increases fatigue strength by inducing compressive stress on surfaces. |
| Silicone Coating |
Applied for heat resistance, waterproofing, and flexibility in high-temperature environments. |
| Sol-Gel Coating |
Forms thin, ceramic-like layers for heat and corrosion resistance. |
| Teflon (PTFE) Coating |
Provides a low-friction, non-stick, and chemically resistant surface for moving parts. |
| Thermal Spray Coating |
Uses high-temperature spraying techniques to apply protective coatings for wear resistance, corrosion protection, and thermal insulation. (e.g., Plasma Spray, HVOF, Arc Spray) |
| UV-Curable Coatings |
Fast-drying coatings that protect surfaces from UV damage and environmental exposure. |
| Vacuum Metallizing |
Deposits thin metal films for reflectivity or electrical conductivity. |
| Zinc-Nickel Coating |
A sacrificial coating that provides corrosion protection, particularly for steel components. |
