How to choose a procedure
Start with the problem, not the name of the technology
The customer often does not need to know immediately whether to request blasting,
metallizing, wet painting or a combination of several steps. It is important to name
what the part is supposed to withstand after modification, what documents will be
needed and where the risk may arise.
The surface does not hold or is dirty
It starts with surface preparation
Corrosion, scale, old paint or an inappropriate surface profile can degrade other
layers. Typically, blasting and follow-up are addressed before the next step.
Explore abrasive blasting
Lifetime in the environment is decisive
An anti-corrosion system is considered
When the part is to withstand long-term outdoor or heavy duty use, we assess the
pre-treatment, metallizing, coating system and measurement of the result.
Explore metallizing
It depends on appearance and repeatability
Wet painting is addressed
Shade, composition of layers, drying, final inspection and stable production process
are important for visual parts, series or technical coating systems.
Show painting
The joint shall not be formed by further drilling or welding
Certified bonding may be appropriate
For technical assemblies, surface preparation, cleanliness, application, fixation,
curing and a demonstrable process are decisive according to the requirements of the
order.
Explore adhesive bonding
The part is part of an assembly
We inspect the welding and follow-up steps
For welded or completed parts, it is necessary to coordinate preparation,
production, inspection, surface protection and documentation into one follow-up
procedure.
Explore welding
The order is complicated by handling or completion
Downstream manufacturing operations help
Fixtures, hanging, masking, assembly, packaging or shipping often decide whether a
job will make it through production safely and repeatably.
Explore production operations