Metal Coating Process Corporation is a supplier of chemicals, equipment, and process technology to electropolish stainless steels. Our web site outlines the process, shows typical equipment, and provides details of our monthly seminar entitled, "Principles of Electropolishing".

<div align="center"><br> <table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" bordercolor="#003399" name="splash"> <tr> <td><a href="/master.htm" onFocus="if(this.blur)this.blur()"><img src="/images/SplashScreen.jpg" width="478" height="346" border="0" alt="electropolish,passivation,debur,deburr,deburring,passivate,electropolishing,electro-polish,stainless steel,Molectrics,Pro EP,Atotech,Enequist,Electro Polish Systems,Hydrite"></a></td> </tr> </table> <table width="480" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"> <tr> <td> <table width="478" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"> <tr> <td><br> <div align="center" class="subjecthead">Metal Coating Process Corporation</div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="justifytxt"> <font color="#000000">is a</font><font color="#000000"> supplier of <a href="/intro_equipment.htm">equipment</a>, <a href="/seminars.htm">training</a>, & <a href="/publications.htm">publications</a>, for the <a href="/processteps.htm">electropolishing process</a>. At this site you will find comprehensive expertise regarding the electropolish process, deburring of metals, how to passivate contaminated metal surfaces and select chemicals for the entire process of electropolishing. </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="justifytxt">  </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div align="center" class="subjecthead">Experience</div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="justifytxt">Our chemical and mechanical engineering capabilities provide a solid foundation for the design of innovative process equipment. More than twenty years of front line experience in solving complex problems in materials, manufacturing, mechanical preparation, fixturing, precleaning and post-treatment technologies have aided in the development of a scientific approach to the technology of electropolishing. We proudly represent the Hydrite® line of electrolytes and auxiliary chemicals.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="justifytxt">  </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="justifytxt"> <div align="center" class="subjecthead">Mission</div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="justifytxt">We deliver and maintain a high level of commercial and technical service to our current and future customers. Our seminar and consulting services are the industry standard for education and training.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="justifytxt">  </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="justifytxt"> <div align="center" class="subjecthead">Benefits of Electropolishing</div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="justifytxt">Electropolishing produces a number of favorable changes in a metal part which are viewed as benefits to the buyer. All of these attributes translate into selling advantages depending upon the end use of the product. These include:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="justifytxt"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#003399"><b><font color="#000000"><br>                    </font></b><font color="#000000">Brightening<br> </font><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#000000"><b>                  </b></font><font color="#000000"> Burr removal<b><br>                    </b>Total passivation<b><br>                    </b>Oxide and tarnish removal<b><br>                    </b>Reduction in surface profile<b><br>                    </b>Removal of surface occlusions<b><br>                    </b>Increased corrosion resistance<b><br>                    </b>Increased ratio of chromium to iron<b><br>                    </b>Improved adhesion in subsequent plating<b><br>                    </b>Reduced buffing and grinding costs<b><br>                    </b>Removal of directional lines<b><br>                    </b>Radiusing of sharp edges<b><br>                    </b>Reduced surface friction<b><br>                    </b>Stress relieved surface<b><br>                    </b>Removal of hydrogen<br> <br> </font></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="justifytxt">Electropolishing produces the most spectacular results on 300 series stainless steels. The resulting finish often appears bright, shiny, and comparable to the mirror finishes of "bright chrome" automotive parts. On 400 series stainless steels, the cosmetic appearance of the parts is less spectacular, but deburring, cleaning, and passivation are comparable.<br> <br> Solutions are available to electropolish most common metals. Notable exceptions include cast alloys of zinc, aluminum, brass, bronze, and carbon steel. Investment cast stainless steels may also be difficult to electropolish to a satisfactory finish unless parts are solution annealed after heat treating. In general, only the 200 and 300 series stainless steels, certain tool steels, copper, and some single phase brass alloys can be electropolished to mirror finishes. The principal effects on other types of metal are deburring, smoothing, improvement of surface finish, and increased adhesion of plated coatings.<br> <br> Electropolishing produces a combination of properties which can be achieved by no other method of surface finishing. Mechanical grinding, belting, and buffing can produce beautiful mirror-like results on stainless steel, but the processes are labor intensive and leave the surface layer distorted, highly stressed, and contaminated with grinding media. The passivation methods commonly employed produce clean, corrosion resistant surfaces, but do not achieve the bright, lustrous appearance obtained by electropolishing. The corrosion resistance of electropolished stainless steel exceeds that of standard passivation processes.<br> <br> Electroplating can produce extremely bright finishes, but the finish is a coating which can chip or wear off. Electroplated surfaces may also exhibit hydrogen embrittlement which must be stress-relieved in a separate step. Neither passivation nor electroplating can accomplish burr removal.<br> <br> Processes are available for chemical deburring and brightening of steel and stainless steel, but these methods cannot match the surface improvement produced by electropolishing. The corrosion resistance produced by such processes is decidedly inferior to that produced by electropolishing. </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> </body>