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From First Part to Full Production: How Manufacturers Get Consistent Industrial Coating Results

For manufacturers, getting one metal part coated correctly is important. Getting hundreds or thousands of parts finished consistently is where an industrial coating partner really proves its value. Whether a manufacturer needs powder coating, e-coating, liquid...

Built to Last: A Labor Day Salute to American Manufacturing and the People Behind Every Finish

Labor Day is more than the unofficial end of summer. It is an opportunity to recognize the people whose skill, dedication, and hard work keep American businesses moving forward. At New Finish, Inc., we see that work every day. Behind every manufactured component,...

Industrial Coating Specifications: What Manufacturers Should Include on Part Drawings and Purchase Orders

For manufacturers, coating requirements should be treated as part of the product specification—not as an afterthought once fabrication is complete. Clear industrial coating specifications help coating suppliers understand exactly what a finished part must look like,...

Designing Metal Parts for Industrial Coating: What Manufacturers Should Consider Before Production

Industrial coating is often considered one of the final steps in manufacturing, but decisions made much earlier in the design and fabrication process can have a significant impact on coating quality, efficiency, cost, and production schedules. For OEMs and...

What Causes Industrial Coating Failure? Common Problems Manufacturers Can Avoid

Industrial coatings are designed to protect metal components, improve appearance, resist corrosion, and help manufactured products perform in demanding environments. But even a high-quality coating can fail when important steps involving preparation, application,...

Why ISO Certification Matters When Choosing an Industrial Coating Partner

When manufacturers outsource industrial coating and metal finishing, they are relying on an outside supplier for much more than the appearance of a finished part. The coating provider may become an important part of the production process, responsible for meeting...

What Is a Class A Finish? Understanding High-Quality Industrial Coating Standards

For manufacturers, an industrial coating often has two jobs: protect the metal and create the appearance expected on the finished product. When a component will remain visible after assembly, appearance can become just as important as corrosion resistance, adhesion,...

Industrial Coating Lead Times: How They Affect Manufacturing and Assembly Schedules

Manufacturing schedules depend on many different suppliers, processes, materials, and production steps working together at the right time. When fabricated metal parts require finishing, industrial coating services become an important part of that production schedule....

What Manufacturers Should Provide When Requesting an Industrial Coating Quote

When a manufacturer requests an industrial coating quote, the quality of the information provided can have a major impact on how accurately and efficiently the project can be evaluated. The more complete the project details are at the beginning, the easier it is to...

Industrial Coatings for Construction Equipment and Heavy Machinery Components

Construction equipment must perform in environments where dirt, moisture, abrasion, impact, chemicals, sunlight, and changing temperatures are part of everyday operation. Excavators, loaders, graders, compactors, cranes, attachments, frames, guards, brackets, panels,...

Industrial Coatings for Agricultural Equipment and Farm Machinery Components

Agricultural equipment must perform in some of the most demanding working environments. Tractors, harvesting equipment, planting machinery, trailers, attachments, frames, guards, brackets, panels, and other fabricated metal components may be exposed to moisture, mud,...

Industrial Coatings for Transportation and Equipment Suppliers

Transportation and equipment suppliers need metal parts that can stand up to demanding use. Whether a component is used on trucks, trailers, heavy equipment, machinery, utility vehicles, industrial assemblies, or manufactured transportation products, the finish plays...