Below are answers to common coating questions. If you don't find the answer to your question here, fill out our personal assistance e-mail . We guarantee a fast response.

Q: How do I know what is the right coating for my particular problem?

A: hitemco can assist you in developing the exact coating for your application. We are able to apply over 500 different types of materials and our metallurgical laboratory can assist in developing and testing the right coating for you?

Q: Will the coating stay on?

A: Yes, the coatings stay on. Depending on the particular coating, hitemco provides data for the actual bond strength.

Q: How thick or thin can the coatings be applied?

A: The amount of coatings applied depend on the surface problem being solved. hitemco has applied coatings regularly as thin as .0003" to as thick as .250".

Q: Can coatings be removed or changed easily?

A: Yes coatings can be removed or changed if the surface problem has changed.

Q: Can the coated part be machined?

A: Yes, machining and other secondary operations can be performed after the coating is applied.

Q: What is the difference between coating, plating or even painting?

A: While all three processes can protect and enhance a surface; coatings are generally engineered to accomplish a specific goal and solve a specific problem.

Q: Who can I call to find a solution to my surface problem?

A: hitemco- New York or hitemco- Houston .

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