The right finish for your metal components
The right metal finish can do much more than improve the appearance of a component.
It can protect against corrosion, improve durability, enhance electrical or thermal performance, provide the required surface characteristics or simply give your product the appearance you want.
Gelec works with you to select and manage the appropriate finishing process for your metal components, helping ensure the finished part performs as required in its intended environment.
Whether your components are CNC machined, die cast or stamped, we can provide a finishing solution to meet your technical and commercial requirements.
A range of finishing options
Different applications require different approaches.
Gelec can provide a range of post-production finishing processes, including anodising, powder coating, painting and plating, depending on the component material, application and required performance.
More than just a surface treatment
Choosing a metal finish should not be an afterthought. The environment in which your component will operate, the material it is manufactured from, how it will be assembled and the performance you require will all influence the most appropriate finishing process.
Our experience in metal component manufacturing means we can consider the complete component rather than simply applying a standard finish.
We can help you consider:
- Corrosion resistance
- Wear resistance
- Surface hardness
- Electrical conductivity
- Thermal performance
- Chemical resistance
- Appearance and colour
- Environmental conditions
- Cost and production volumes
Getting the finishing process right can improve component performance while avoiding unnecessary processing and cost.
Designed for manufacture
The finishing process can influence the component design.
Features such as holes, edges, recesses, tolerances and contact surfaces may need to be considered when specifying a particular finish.
Our Design for Manufacture approach allows potential issues to be identified before production begins.
We can help you assess whether your existing design is suitable for the proposed manufacturing and finishing processes, and identify opportunities to simplify production or improve the finished component.
The earlier these decisions are made, the easier it is to optimise the complete manufacturing process.
Finishing to complement your component
Metal finishing is most effective when considered as part of the complete manufacturing process.
Gelec can support you from the initial component design through material selection, manufacturing and finishing, helping ensure each stage works together.
For example, the best manufacturing process for your component may depend on production volumes, dimensional requirements and material choice. The finishing process may then be selected according to the environment in which the component will operate.
Our role is to help you make these decisions as one integrated process.
Managing your supply
Manufacturing and finishing your components is only part of the challenge. You also need a reliable supply.
Gelec can support your production requirements with warehousing in the UK and Hong Kong, helping you manage inventory and arrange scheduled deliveries or Just in Time supply.
By combining manufacturing, finishing and logistics management, we can help you reduce the complexity of your component supply chain.
