A Brief History of Epoxy Epoxy resins have been around for nearly a century. They were first developed in the early 1930s and commercialized circa 1946. They quickly became popular in the aerospace industry, then for military applications. Demand continued to grow as epoxy’s many benefits became more well-known, and it remains a common coating Read More
Since the dawn of the industrial revolution, new inventions meant to improve manufacturing operations have been cropping up every day. One such invention, often used but seldom celebrated, is release coating. For decades, release coating has been used in industries across the board, and for good reason. Benefits of Release Coating Release coating offers a Read More
Secoa Metal Finishing has been providing high-quality specialty finishing services in Georgia since 1964. We take pride in our work and strive to meet each customer’s every need. We also want to make sure you understand all of the ways in which we can be of service. So, let’s take some time to talk about Read More
Corrosion is a constant concern in any industrial manufacturing operation. Corrosion can cause extensive damage to machines, leading to disastrous equipment failures and expensive repairs. Fortunately, there are ways to protect your equipment from corrosion, first among them being anti-rust coating. At Secoa Metal Finishing, we offer a variety of anti-rust coatings designed to keep Read More
Keeping equipment from being damaged in a marine environment is no easy task. Constant exposure to salt and water can take a toll on even the toughest materials. Fortunately, we at Secoa Metal Finishing know exactly how to protect your marine equipment from corrosion and deterioration: have it anodized. Anodizing is an electrochemical process used Read More
Fluoropolymer coating — also known as release coating — is durable, corrosion resistant, and great for reducing friction, which makes it perfect for applications in a vast array of industries. If you’re involved in manufacturing cookware, automotive or aerospace components, or medical devices (among other things), you’re likely familiar with fluoropolymer coating and its many Read More
Anodizing is a popular metal finishing process often used to coat aluminum, though it can be used on other substrates, as well. It is an electrochemical process that results in the formation of a tough oxide surface layer. This process can be broken down into five simple steps 1- The anodizing process begins when an Read More
Powder coating is a very durable metal finishing method, and it can certainly prevent rust from forming, but is it possible to apply powder coating to a surface that is already rusted? While the answer to this question is technically yes (it is not impossible to apply powder coating to a rusted surface), it should Read More
