APSM Engineering
Metal Finishing Services
Metal finishing is the last step in a part’s journey and the first thing your customer sees. We manage it as part of the job, so components leave here cut, folded, welded and finished, ready to fit. Corrosion resistance matters most with one supplier, one price and parts that arrive ready to fit.
APSM Engineering
Finishing Services
Finishing runs through a small group of specialist companies we have used for years, and we handle the whole exchange. Parts go out from here, come back to us, and get checked before they ship. You place one order and take one delivery, and if a finish comes back wrong, it is our problem to sort out rather than yours to chase between two suppliers.
APSM coordinates parts through finishing and back into our facility for inspection, assembly, or packaging where required.
Zinc Plating
Zinc plating is a protective coating applied to steel or iron to help prevent rust and corrosion by acting as a barrier and sacrificial layer. It’s commonly used on bolts, nuts, and other metal parts to improve durability and extend service life.
Galvanising
Galvanising is a process where steel or iron is coated with a layer of zinc to protect it from rust and corrosion. It is widely used for outdoor metal structures because the zinc coating helps the metal last much longer in harsh weather.
Powder Coating
Powder coating is a finishing process where a dry powder is electrostatically applied to a metal surface and then baked to form a tough, smooth coating. It provides strong protection against rust, scratches, and fading, and comes in a wide range of colours and finishes.
Which Finish Does Your Part Need?
We will tell you. It comes down to three things: where the part sits, whether anyone sees it, and what you are spending. A bracket inside a cabinet does not need what a handrail needs. Send the drawing and say where it is going. Get in touch with us today to find out more about finishes.
More Questions about Finishes?
We are experts in this and are more than happy to advise you on the options available. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions