Before determining the pros and cons of powder coating, we have to define what powder coating is. Powder coating is a dry powder application applied electrostatically and cured under uv light or heat. It creates a more durable coating than regular paint and can be used to coat metals, appliances, bicycles, motorcycles, vehicles, etc that […]
Consumers today expect high quality and durability when they invest their money, so manufacturers have to deliver a visually appealing product that will last and perform. The team at Professional Plating uses the latest technology in electrodeposition (e-coating) that consumers expect to invest in because we take pride in the work we do. If you’ve […]
The headline is referring to legendary road racing speed park, Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI. Professional Plating is proud to announce associate sponsorship for this weekends NASCAR Xfinity Series “Henry 180” weekend. Race fans will have the opportunity to watch some of NASCAR’s future stars as they test their skills on the storied 4-mile, […]
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Zinc plating has been around for decades and is the first line of defense to fight against rust and corrosion. For those who often work with steels and metals in general, they will know the benefits of zinc plating and how important it is to keep up standard maintenance to prevent aging. Its low-cost plating […]
E-coating, mostly known as Electrocoating, is a type of wet paint finishing process meant to protect metals and steels from corroding. The types of metals can range from car parts, hardware, and even jewelry. The reason for this is because e-coating is recognized for its ability to paint in high production volumes for a lower […]
Professional Plating Inc recently underwent an intensive five-day recertification audit to ISO 9001:2015. The audit was conducted by DQS Inc.. ISO 9001:2015 is an international quality standard that is designed to make sure companies are following good quality practices. Companies that wish to comply to ISO standards set procedures in place that show commitment to […]
Professional Plating Inc. is proud to announce the completion of a major cost improvement program. Working in conjunction with Focus on Energy and Brantmeier Electric of Chilton, Professional Plating embarked on a total and complete changeover to LED lighting in our production facility. This investment amounted to approximately $315,000.00. Focus on Energy provided input […]
Both galvanization and zinc plating are popular in the metal finishing industry. Although galvanization is an application of zinc plating, it has a much more different finishing process with different thicknesses compared to zinc plating. Knowing which type of plating to choose can significantly benefit your business and make your parts last longer. This will […]
Professional Plating (PPI) has been a preferred supplier and partner of Lincoln Industries for more than ten years. Currently, PPI processes and finishes more than 130 different part numbers for Lincoln Industries. Over the years PPI has become a key player in Lincoln Industries growth strategy as a member of Lincoln Industries’ supplier advisory council. At Lincoln Industries, we rely on PPI and their competent people to meet customer commitments, projects quality requirements and timelines. PPI continuously meets our demanding criteria for delivery performance, customer support and business impact. During the last couple years we have re-sourced multiple projects from poor performing suppliers to PPI. Cosmetic gloss powder is a difficult finish and very few companies have the systems and the technical abilities that PPI has, to be able to consistently process it successfully. Lincoln Industries people and PPI people have very close business relationships at each level and work closely on a daily basis. We appreciate PPI’s commitment as we work together to meet or exceed the high expectations of our customers.
