THE FIRST CHOICE IN FINE FINISHING

THE FIRST CHOICE IN FINE FINISHING
A ST U N N I N G S TA RT TO A
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UNITED STATES • MEXICO
We are one of the finest quality metal finishers in the world, specializing
in premium decorative and functional chrome plating, metal finishing,
component design and secondary services. Our expertise, experience
and vast array of resources enable us to create beautiful, textured finishes –
from brush to mirror and everything in between. Whether your product is
unique and sophisticated or strictly functional, you’ll receive the industryleading service and value for which we are known.
As a full-service metal finisher with plants in the UNITED STATES
and MEXICO, we are proud to have a 40-year record of helping some
of the most recognized and iconic companies in the world maintain their
best-in-class statuses. We serve OEMs in the following industries:
Automotive
Motorcyles
Appliance
Hardware
Recreational Vehicles
Medical Industries
Office Furniture
Marine
Gaming
And many others
W E M A K E I T S I M P L E TO
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Tell us what you want to achieve and we’ll put the full strength
of our resources toward ensuring your goals are met.
Whether you need finishing services only, or require product development from conception
through completion, our experienced, dedicated professionals will partner with you to:
• Assess your finishing needs
• Create cost-effective, fully integrated solutions
• Provide expert design, development and testing services
• Utilize the most effective finishing services –
plating, polishing, buffing and/or alternative finishes
• Efficiently manage every stage of your project
• Streamline secondary operations
• Provide rapid turnaround
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT THAT
dazzles
Our knowledge and experience enable us to exceed customer expectations with expert problem solving,
continuous improvement and product optimizations for a complete range of services, including:
• 3-D CAD Modeling
• Casting and Mold Flow Simulation
• Mold and Tool Manufacturing
• Die Casting and Machining
• Polish, Plating and Paint Finishes
• Finish Performance Testing
• CMM Layouts
• Supply Chain Management
• Value-Added Assembly
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THE PROOF IS IN THE
polishing
At Southwest Metal Finishing, the finish you want is the finish you get.
We utilize skilled craftsmen to perform hand polishing and buffing operations.
In addition, our technicians and engineers oversee multiple robotic belting
and buffing cells that produce higher volume, ready-to-plate finishes.
Hand polishing and buffing
Hand polishing and buffing provides the following benefits:
• Multiple work cells ensure the finest craftsmanship
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• Excellent for low- to mid-volume production
and products with complex geometry
• Prototype or research and development
Robotic polishing
When polishing high volumes of large parts, we utilize
automated robotics to achieve the results our clients seek. Our
staff has the expertise to ensure the automation needs of each
project are met exactly – from programming development
through set-up and production. Benefits include:
• Mid- to high-volume production
• Flexible, cost-effective solution that can be combined
with hand operations
• Consistent, repeatable finish
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ONE OF OUR FIVE STATE-OF-THE-ART AUTOMATED PLATING LINES
PREMIUM PL ATING AND FINISHES FOR A SUPERIOR
As one of the largest metal finishers in North America, our expertise and experience mean you save time and
money as we work together to find the best possible
finish for your product.
We provide polishing and plating for a broad range of
metal substrates, including aluminum, copper alloys,
magnesium, steel and zinc. And we offer a variety of
premium decorative and functional finishes, all of
which are compliant to the most rigid testing:
• Copper
• Semi-Bright Nickel
• Bright Nickel
• Particle Nickel
• Duplex Nickel
• Bright Chrome
• Satin Chrome
• Black Chrome
• Brushed Finishes
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Our automated and manual plating lines provide both flexibility
and high volume capabilities. These lines are stringently
controlled and analyzed by the latest monitoring and laboratory
equipment, while automated hoist and transfer systems allow
for accurate, dependable and repeatable coating thicknesses.
Add to this our commitment to regulatory compliance and
a state-of-the-art water purification system, and you can be
confident that you will receive a product of the highest caliber
from a company committed to protecting our environment.
Satin chrome finish
Bright chrome finish
Black chrome finish
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OUR COMMITMENTS
r e f l e c t OUR PURSUIT OF e x c e l l e n c e
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Quality comes first
Our commitment to quality is integrated into every
aspect of our business. We align our processes with
customer goals and strive to make the most effective
use of people, equipment, methods and materials.
Our testing procedures and process controls are
among the most sophisticated in the industry.
Our plating process is supported by a team of
engineers and technicians certified by the American
Electroplaters and Surface Finishers Society (AESF). 6
And we comply with Advanced Product Quality Planning
(APQP) tools through the use of:
• ISO/QS 9001-2008
• FMEA
• Control plans
• Capability studies
• State-of-the-art, in-house chemical analysis
• Plating thickness verification
• Adhesion testing to ASTM standards
• Corrosion testing to ASTM standards
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Respect the environment
We strive to leave as small a footprint on our world
as possible. To that end, we retain a full-time, on-site
manager who ensures Southwest Metal Finishing
is always in compliance with environmental and
safety regulations. As a result of our long-standing
commitment to going above and beyond local,
state and federal regulatory requirements, we have
received the Clean Waters Act Award multiple times. Empower our employees
We value our employees and strongly support
continuing education. In our experience, the best
employees are those who are encouraged to set
challenging goals and empowered to achieve those
goals through formalized training. We’re proud to
have a satisfied, thriving workforce of long-term
employees, many of whom have 20 or more years
of experience in their fields.
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T U R N K E Y S O LU T I O N S T H AT
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Southwest Metal Finishing offers all the advantages of full turnkey service –
a single source that will take you from initial idea through completed product.
We have the capability to produce finished parts in aluminum, copper alloys, steel, magnesium or zinc. Bring us your concept
and we will design, develop, test and manufacturer the part you need. You’ll experience the bottom-line benefits of working
with a single supplier that has a reputation for meeting expectations in every respect – expertise, quality, cost and delivery. Make Southwest Metal Finishing your first choice for fine finishing.
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