Color & protection
Bring the specified coating, color, and exposure requirements into the production plan.
Metal finishing
The final touch.
Part of the plan.
Color, protection, and surface quality belong in the plan from the beginning. K-O brings finishing together with the manufacturing and assembly work your product needs.
Discuss your finishing requirementsA finish with a purpose
Start with what
the part needs to do.
How will it be handled? Where will it be used? What should the customer see? We review those requirements alongside the material, dimensions, and specification to select a practical finishing route.
Surface condition
Review treatments and preparation against the part’s material, handling needs, and next operation.
Final appearance
Buffed stainless steel brings a polished appearance to visible surfaces. Agree on the required finish and acceptance criteria before the work begins.
The finish and processing sequence are selected around your application and agreed specification.
From coated to polished
Made to perform.
Finished to suit.
A finish is more than its color. Gloss, texture, exposed surfaces, and the fit of mating components all help define the result.
Powder coating.
Color, with choices.
Dry powder is electrostatically applied, then cured with heat to form the coating. Colors and finishes range from matte to full gloss.
We review appearance, wear and exposure requirements, coating thickness, and any areas that need masking. Performance depends on the coating system and the application.
Buffed stainless steel.
The surface makes the difference.
For visible surfaces, define the appearance you want to achieve. A reference sample can help communicate the required polish and visual standard.
Manufacturing through completion
One part. Several processes.
A coordinated plan.
K-O Products & Manufacturing Company is different from other metal finishing companies not only because we have so many different ways of finishing metal, but also because we can work with you on a project that requires several types of processing.
A project can combine stamping, welding, grinding, finishing, and assembly. We plan how those operations work together, including protection and packaging for the finished surfaces.
Plan the sequence.
Review material condition, critical dimensions, joining, and surface preparation. Include any plating or heat-treatment requirements when we plan the production sequence.
Explore manufacturing capabilitiesCheck the requirements.
Carry the agreed finish, inspection, and documentation requirements through the program, with attention to fit and appearance.
Our quality systemProtect the result.
Bring finished components into an assembly or kit, then plan packing and handling around the surfaces that matter.
One quality system across our projects.
We manage projects through the same quality system.
Let’s define the result
Bring the part.
And the finish in mind.
Share your drawing or sample and the way the product will be used. We’ll work through the finishing requirements with you.
Helpful details to include
- The part
- Drawing, material, current condition, and quantities.
- The finish
- Process or specification, color, gloss, texture, and a reference sample if available.
- The critical areas
- Coating thickness, mating surfaces, threads, masking, and appearance requirements.
- The program
- Inspection or documentation needs, packaging, and delivery schedule.