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What Materials Can Be Powder Coated? Powder coating is a popular and durable finishing technique used in a variety of industries. The process results in a stunning, smooth, and highly durable uniform finish. Our customers have trusted Microfinish to provide superior finishing services for over six decades, so we know materials are best suited for…
Consistency is an admirable quality, especially if you are consistently winning. Microfinish has just received an award for the 9th consecutive year. Annually, major coating and finishing shops across North America participate in Products Finishing’s Top Shops program helps finishers identify optimal shopfloor practices and improve business operations and procedures. Microfinish was named a Top Shop…
We did it again! The Missouri Water Environment Association awarded Microfinish the 2022 Gold Award for our superior commitment to clean water as part of industrial wastewater pretreatment. We were also honored with this award in 2021. Industrial water pollution is a priority to environmental authorities in the U.S. Environmental laws at federal, state, and…
The recent supply chain crisis has forced business owners to take a closer look at local providers of goods and services. Any savings gained from choosing overseas companies is lost in increased transportation costs, longer wait times and even undelivered product. Supply chain disruptions have rekindled the desire to keep manufacturing domestic rather than offshore….
There are many benefits of powder coating over paint and other finishing techniques. It only requires one coat for enduring clean results. Finishes are customizable and can match any color, texture and finish. Powder coating is environmentally friendly with virtually no waste and requires no solvents or toxic chemicals. Most importantly, powder coating is extremely…
Sandblasting and powder coating go hand in hand in professional industrial finishing. Powder coating is the preferred dry finishing process, and expert results begin with superior surface preparation. Sandblasting is ideal for preparing surfaces for powder coating. The expert finishers at Microfinish are here to help you understand these steps and how they work together…
Metal finishing happens as the final step in the manufacturing process. It provides durability to the metal in the form of higher electrical, chemical and tarnish resistance. It provides aesthetics to metal with a shiny or matte finish, smooths the metal and even enhances electrical conductivity. There are several types of metal finishing that each…
Professionals in the metal finishing business are constantly striving to use the latest data and technology to improve performance and remain environmentally friendly. This is seen recent industry switch from hexavalent chrome to trivalent chrome. What is hexavalent chrome? Why is trivalent chrome better? Let us answer these questions and more so you can make…
Microfinish has been in the business of powder coating, metal finishing and plating for over 60 years. Protecting the environment has always been a top priority for our company, and we’ve even been awarded for our efforts. Our state-of-the art facilities are on the cutting edge of clean technology, and our powder coating process is…
Powder coating is a popular choice in product finishing and interest in the process keeps growing. It is great for a variety of items from automotive applications to patio furniture. Powder coating is a dry process compared to finishing with liquid paint. It is better for the environment, provides a stronger and longer lasting finish…