Surface Treatments

Overview

Surface treatments play a vital role in achieving the high-quality finishes and durability that our clients expect. At Technical Hard Chrome Inc., our surface preparation processes are designed to enhance adhesion, improve coating performance, and extend the lifespan of your components. Before any plating or coating is applied, we ensure that every part undergoes the proper preparation steps to achieve consistent, reliable, and visually appealing results.

Our Process

We offer advanced sandblasting and glass beading services—two key methods that prepare and refine metal surfaces prior to plating:

• Sandblasting:
  This process involves propelling abrasive materials, such as aluminum oxide or grit, at high velocity to remove contaminants, rust, scale, and previous coatings. Sandblasting creates a clean and textured surface, improving mechanical bonding and ensuring maximum adhesion for subsequent plating.

• Glass Beading:
  Using fine, spherical glass beads, this method provides a smoother, polished finish while maintaining dimensional accuracy. It’s ideal for components that require a uniform satin or matte appearance without compromising surface integrity.

Both treatments can be customized based on the material type, desired surface texture, and end-use application.

Benefits of Our Surface Treatments

• Enhanced Adhesion: Proper surface preparation ensures superior bonding between the base material and plating layer.

• Improved Corrosion Resistance: By cleaning and texturizing the metal surface, we help prevent premature coating failure.

• Optimized Aesthetics: From matte to satin finishes, surface treatments contribute to the final visual appeal of your components.

• Precision Handling: Our skilled technicians work with a wide range of part sizes, shapes, and hardness levels while maintaining accuracy and consistency.

Capabilities

• Delivering custom matte-look plating through controlled surface preparation techniques.

• Handling hardened materials and complex geometries with precision and care.

• Performing pre-treatment processes that remove contaminants and prepare surfaces for optimal plating performance.

• Supporting a wide range of industries including aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and heavy machinery.

Quality Assurance

Every surface treatment is performed under strict quality standards to guarantee that components meet both aesthetic and functional requirements. Our controlled processes ensure repeatable results, whether for small precision parts or large industrial components.