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Capabilities

	Coating
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	Abrasives / Superabrasives		Supplier has the capability to coat a layer of abrasives or superabrasive onto a substrate.  Resin and metal bonds (braze, electroplate or sinter) are used to coat a surface with an abrasive layer.
	Adhesive / PSA		Process capable of coating a surface with a layer of adhesive or pressure sensitive adhesive.
	Black Oxide		Black oxide coatings or finishes are a type of chemical or conversion coating. Black oxide coatings are formed through controlled oxidation of the base metal.  The thin, dense oxide film retards corrosion and provides a suitable pretreatment or base layer for subsequent organic coatings (paint, varnish, oil or wax).
	Ceramic Coating		Ceramic coatings exhibit excellent resistance to wear, heat, and aqueous corrosion. In addition, the coatings are an excellent electrical insulator.
	Chemical Finish / Conversion		A coating produced by a chemical or electrochemical treatment of the metal surface.  The coatings provide corrosion resistance and provide a surface for better adhesion of primers and paints.  These are not intended to be decorative coatings. Chemical finishes include black oxide and phosphate coating.
	Coil / Roll Coating		Coil coating, also called roll coating, is a continuous, high-speed roll-to-roll process for coating metal before it is fabricated into parts or a finished product.  The coil coating process is the most environmentally friendly, energy-efficient, and cost-effective way to apply paint to a metal surface.
	Dip / Immersion Coating		In dip coating or immersion coating processes, parts are dipped or immersed into a bath or tanks filled the liquid coating solution.
	Dry Lubricant Coating		Dry lubricants are used to coat surfaces such as machine parts, fittings, cams, springs, gears, cables, springs, leather, plastic and elastomeric gaskets.  The most common forms of dry lubricant are molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), possibly mixed together, or with adhesion promoters.  Desirable properties as the result of coating with dry lubricants include reduced friction, high load performance, reduced power input, wear reduction, prevention of metal to metal contact, antistick properties, prevention of galling and scoring, cleanliness, and protection against moisture and corrosion.
	Galvanizing		Galvanizing is the practice of immersing clean, oxide-free iron or steel into molten zinc in order to form a zinc coating that is metallurgically bonded to the iron or steel surface. The zinc coating protects the surface against corrosion by providing protection to the iron or steel in two ways. It shields the base metal from the atmosphere and because it is more electronegative than iron or steel, the zinc reacts with corroding agents first, providing a longer service lifetime for the part.
	Painting		A continuous coating is applied to the substrate as a protective and/or decorative coating.
	Phosphate Coating		Phosphate coating is a treatment used on steel, iron, castings, and steel-based substrates to protect metal from corrosion and improve coating adhesion.  In the phosphating process, the surface is treated with a solution of phosphoric acid and other chemicals, which react with the metal to form a mildly protective layer if insoluble crystalline.  There are many types of phosphate coatings, including zinc and manganese.
	Plastic Coating		Substrate is coated in a plastic resin.  Used as a protective, decorative and/or insulating coating.
	Plating / Electroplating		Plating is a process used to deposit a coating onto a metal or conductive surface using a metal salt solution of the metal coating to be deposited.  Electroplating requires the application of DC power, while electroless plating does not.
	Powder Coating		Powder coating is finishing technologies in which dry paint particles are electrostatically charged and applied to a grounded part.  Electrostatic attraction holds powder particles on the part surface until heat is added to flow the powder together and cure it. Parts must be electrically conductive. Although powder coating is most widely used on metal parts, recent technological developments have broadened the type of substrates to include glass, special plastics and wood.
	Rubber Coating		Substrate is coated in a rubber resin.  Typical application is dip molding.  Used as a protective, decorative and/or insulating coating.
	Spray Coating		Coating, sealant or resin is applied using a sprayer or atomizing applicator. Pressurized nozzles or spray gun or a rotary atomizers are common applicators. An electrostatic charge can also be applied to reduce overspray.
	Thermal Spraying		A continuous coating by melting the consumable material into droplets and impinging these droplets on the substrate. The thickness of the coatings may range from 25 µm to 2.5 mm (.001 - .1 in). The thermal spray coatings compete with plating and paint coating for atmospheric corrosion resistance in water tanks, TV towers, bridges, and other large steel structures.
	Thin Film Coating		Thin film coatings play a prominent role on the manufacture of many electric devices. They are used to apply dopants and sealants to chips and other microelectronic parts. Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) are two most common types of thin film coating methods.
	Other		Other unlisted coating process.
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Materials

	Material / Substrate Capabilities
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	Aluminum		A bluish silver-white malleable ductile light trivalent metallic element that has good electrical and thermal conductivity, high reflectivity, and resistance to oxidation.
	Carbide		Carbides include silicon carbide, tungsten carbide and titanium carbide as well as other compounds of a metal (Ti, W, Cr, Zr) or metalloid (B, Si) and carbon. Carbides have excellent wear resistance and high hot hardness.
	Ceramic		Materials made of nonmetallic minerals, such as clay, that have been permanently hardened by firing at a high temperature. Most ceramics resist heat and chemicals.
	Composites		Composite materials typically consist of a matrix and a dispersed, fibrous or continuous second phase.  The second phase may reinforce (strengthen or stiffen), alter electrical or magnetic properties or enhance wear or erosion resistance.
	Copper / Copper Alloys		A common reddish metallic element that is ductile and malleable and is one of the best conductors of heat and electricity.  Copper alloys are specified for applications where superior corrosion resistance, electrical conductivity and good bearing surface qualities are desired.  All copper-base alloys are easily plated, brazed, soldered and machined.
	Foam		Foams and foam materials are industrial products made from low density elastomers, plastics, and other materials with various structures and porosities.
	Glass		Glass is a hard, brittle material consisting of a mixture of silicates that is usually transparent or translucent. It is considered to be a cooled liquid rather than a true solid.
	Metal		Metals and alloys such as steel, copper, stainless steel as well as more exotic alloys such as titanium, zirconium, niobium, or palladium.
	Nickel / Nickel Alloys		Nickel and nickel alloys such as such as Monel®, Kovar®, Invar®, Inconel®, Incoloy®, Hastelloy®, and others. Monel, Inconel and Incoloy are registered trademarks of Special Metals Corporation.  Kovar and Invar are registered trademarks of Carpenter Technology. Hastelloy is a registered trademark of Haynes International.
	Paper		Paper and paperboard products are available in rolls or sheets and are used for writing, printing, packaging, and many other applications. Categories include commercial paper, industrial paper, and paperboard.
	Precious Metals		Relatively scarce, highly corrosion resistant, valuable metals found in periods 5 and 6 of the periodic table. They include ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, silver, osmium, iridium, platinum, and gold.
	Plastic / Polymer		Any of numerous organic, synthetic, or processed materials that are mostly thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers of high molecular weight and that can be made into objects, films, or filaments.
	Stainless Steel		Stainless steel is chemical and corrosion resistant and can have relatively high pressure ratings.
	Steel / Steel Alloys		Steel is a commercial iron that contains carbon in any amount up to about 1.7 percent as an essential alloying constituent. It is malleable when under suitable conditions, and is distinguished from cast iron by its malleability and lower carbon content.
	Textile		Textiles consist of woven or non-woven cloth made from natural or synthetic materials.
	Titanium		Titanium is a hard, lustrous, silvery, element that is relatively abundant in the Earth's crust.  It is known for its lightness, strength, and corrosion resistance.  For this reason it is used widely in the aerospace industry and the medical fields (e.g., replacement joints).  When alloyed with other metals, especially steel, it adds strength and oxidation resistance.
	Wood		Product of trees.  Often cut and dried especially for use as building material and fuel.
	Specialty / Other		Other, specialty, proprietary or unlisted material type.
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Services

	Additional Services
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	Abrasive / Blasting		The removal of all visible rust, mill scale, paint and contaminants by the use of power spraying or tumble chamber leaving the metal uniformly white or gray in appearance.
	Anodizing		Anodizing is a process for finishing aluminum alloys that employs electrolytic oxidation of the aluminum surface to produce a protective oxide coating. The anodic coating consists of hydrated aluminum oxide. It is considered resistant to corrosion and abrasion. Conventional coatings are 0.1 to 1.0 mil thick and are mostly transparent, but may be colored.  Anodizing preserves the natural luster, and texture of the metal itself. An anodized coating is hard, durable, will never peel, and, under normal conditions, will never wear through.  This category includes hard coat anodizing.
	Buffing / Polishing		Polishing, buffing, and belting processes are metal smoothing operations that change the surface appearance of the metal. These operations can be for aesthetic and/or functional purposes.
	Corona Treatment		Corona treatments are applied to enhance bonding between a surface and polymer coatings or adhesives.
	Deburring / Deflashing		Deburring or radiusing processes round sharp edges or corners. Deflashing processes remove flash or parting lines from forging, casting or molding operations.
	Inspection / Monitoring		Supplier has the capability to inspect, monitor and assess materials, coatings and liners in the field to determine performance or system condition and recommend if repair or corrective actions are required.
	Material Selection / Design Assistance		Supplier has the capability to aid or optimize material or coating selection and/or assist in the design parameters to improve product performance in the field.
	Mirror Finishing		Supplier has the capability to provide surface with a mirror finish.
	Passivation		Passivation removes "free iron" contamination left behind on the surface of stainless steel during machining and fabricating. These contaminants may drive premature corrosion and ultimately result in deterioration of the component if not removed. The passivation process also facilitates the formation of a thin, transparent oxide film that protects the stainless steel from corrosion.
	Pickling / Chemical Deburring		Processes using an etchants, acids, acid pickles, to etch or chemically remove a layer of surface material or sharp edges.
	Plasma Etching / Cleaning		Plasma ashing, plasma cleaning, sputter etching, sputter precleaning or ion milling are processes that use plasma to remove layers of material from a substrate or wafer for cleaning purposes.  A clean, contamination-free surface is required for subsequent thin film deposition or wet processing.
	Research & Development		Supplier provides research and development services in the areas of coatings, treatments, liners, and other surface engineering related areas.
	Sanding / Grinding		Sanding and grinding processes area used for rough to fine surface finishing operations.   Abrasive discs, belts or grinding wheels are used to remove surface irregularities, clean and/or produce the desired surface finish.
	Screen Printing / Selective Coating		Supplier has the capability to provide screen printing or other selective coating processes.
	Other		Other unlisted or unspecified forms of surface treatment.
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Regional Preference

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	North America		Companies are located in the United States, Canada or Mexico.
	United States Only		Companies are located in the United States.
	Northeast US Only		Companies are located in the Northeast United States, namely Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.
	Southern US Only		Companies are located in the Southern United States, namely Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., and West Virginia.
	Southwest US Only		Companies are located in the Southwest United States, namely Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah.
	Northwest US Only		Companies are located in the Northwest United States, namely Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming.
	Midwest US Only		Companies are located in the Midwest United States, namely Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
	Canada Only		Companies are located in Canada.
	South / Central America Only		Companies have facilities in South American countries such as Argentina, Brazil, or Chile; or in Central American countries such as Costa Rica, Honduras, Panama, etc.
	Europe Only		Companies are located in Europe, namely Germany, Ireland, Italy, United Kingdom, etc.
	South Asia Only		Companies are located in South Asia, namely India, Pakistan, Nepal, etc.
	Near East Only		Companies are located in the Near East, namely Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, etc.
	East Asia / Pacific Only		Companies are located in East Asia, namely China, Japan, Taiwan, etc.
	Oceania Only		Companies are located in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and a large group of South Pacific islands that include Micronesia, Polynesia, Guam, Fiji, Tonga, etc.
	Africa Only		Companies are located in sub-Saharan Africa.
	Other		Other unlisted country or region.
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