Finishing & Coating

Finishing & Coating Services in Canada

Our network of Canadian finishing and coating specialists delivers production-grade surface treatments - from anodizing and powder coating to electroplating and cerakote. We match your parts to the right finish for corrosion resistance, aesthetics, or wear performance.

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Finishing & Coating in Canada: The Complete Guide

Surface finishing transforms raw manufactured parts into production-ready components. Whether you need corrosion protection for aerospace hardware, a cosmetic finish for consumer products, or wear resistance for industrial tooling - Canadian finishing specialists deliver the surface treatments your application demands.

Canada has a deep bench of finishing providers, particularly in the aerospace corridor between Montreal and Toronto. These shops serve some of the most demanding OEMs in the world, maintaining NADCAP accreditation and military specification compliance alongside ISO quality systems.

Why Choose Canadian Finishing & Coating

Aerospace-grade capability. Canadian finishing shops serve Bombardier, Pratt & Whitney, and other tier-one aerospace OEMs. That expertise flows down to every job they run.

Regulatory alignment. Canadian providers operate under environmental regulations that ensure consistent, compliant processes - particularly important for chromate conversion and plating chemistries that face increasing scrutiny globally.

Full-process integration. Through The Assembly network, you can source machined or printed parts and finishing from a single order - eliminating the logistics of shipping raw parts to a separate coating vendor.

Specifications

Finishing & Coating at a Glance

Certifications
  • ISO 9001:2015
  • NADCAP (Aerospace Coatings)
  • MIL-STD-171 (Military Finishes)
  • CSA Standards
  • RoHS Compliant
Tolerances
Standard
+/- 0.025 mm coating thickness
Precision
+/- 0.005 mm coating thickness
Lead Times
Prototype
2–5 business days
Production
5–10 business days
Network
Closed Beta

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Available Materials

Aluminum (Anodizing Type II & III) Steel & Stainless Steel (Plating, Passivation) Titanium (Anodizing, PVD) Copper & Brass (Plating, Patina) Plastics (Painting, Vacuum Metallizing) Zinc & Magnesium (Chromate Conversion)

Industries We Serve

Aerospace
Automotive
Medical Devices
Consumer Electronics
Defence
Oil & Gas

Frequently Asked Questions

What finishing services are available in Canada?
Canadian finishing providers offer anodizing (Type II and III), powder coating, electroplating (nickel, chrome, zinc, gold), cerakote, passivation, chromate conversion, painting, and vacuum metallizing. Most providers are ISO 9001 certified with NADCAP accreditation available for aerospace work.
How much does anodizing cost in Canada?
Type II anodizing typically costs $2 - $10 per part for small components, with volume pricing dropping significantly at 100+ units. Type III hard-coat anodizing runs 30 - 50% more than Type II due to thicker oxide layers and tighter process controls.
What is the difference between Type II and Type III anodizing?
Type II anodizing produces a 5 - 25 micron oxide layer suitable for cosmetic and moderate corrosion protection. Type III hard-coat anodizing produces a 25 - 75 micron layer with significantly higher wear and abrasion resistance, commonly specified for aerospace and defence parts.
Can you powder coat 3D-printed parts?
Yes. MJF and SLS nylon parts can be powder coated after proper surface preparation. The parts need to be media-blasted first and may require a primer coat depending on the substrate. The result is a durable, professional finish that masks layer lines.

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