EXCELLENCE IN SURFACE FINISHING
Nadcap Certified & ITAR Registered Metal Finishing
At Novation, we’ve provided high quality Nadcap certified and RoHS compliant metal finishing services for over 35 years. We’re experts in anodizing, hard anodizing, commercial and industrial plating, precious metal plating, wet painting, powder coating, cerakote, and other finishes. We offer ITAR registered metal finishing and our aerospace processes are Nadcap and Boeing certified.
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REQUEST A QUOTEProviding these services while maintaining strict quality standards has been our core focus for the last 35 years. Request a quote by completing our online contact form or calling our headquarters. We'd love to discuss how we can deliver value for your organization.
Anodizing Services
Type I and Type II Anodizing
Our team works extensively with CNC machine and precision sheet metal shops to provide anodizing services for aluminum and aluminum alloys:
- Sulfuric acid anodizing
- Chromic acid anodizing
- Boric-sulfuric acid anodizing
- Clear, black, and color anodizing services
- Bright dip pre-treatments
Our state-of-the-art systems deliver precise anodizing for OEM parts manufacturing, space and aerospace applications, electronics and energy industry needs, and many other industries.
Type III Hard Anodizing
We offer Mil-Spec hard coat anodizing with sealed, unsealed, and PTFE-impregnated options. Type III hard anodizing can range from 0.0005 inches to 0.003 inches thick. This durable layer offers maximum corrosion resistance, wear and abrasion resistance, electrical insulation properties, and lubrication.
Chem Film and Chromate Conversion Coating
Our team provides Type I and Type II chem film conversion coatings. This process improves adhesion for topcoats, preserves electrical conductivity, and resists corrosion. Chem film conversion offers an excellent cost-to-value ratio for high-volume OEM parts.

A Complete Range of Plating Services
We provide high-quality plating services for aluminum, steel, and alloy parts, including Nadcap certified metal finishing. Available plating options include:
- Zinc
- Electroless Nickel
- Nickel
- Chrome
- Sliver
- Tin
- Black oxide
Our rack and barrel plating systems can accommodate products of virtually any size, with production runs from a single component to millions of parts.
Industry-Leading Metal Surface Treatment Services
Our services meet rigorous quality standards and mil-spec requirements, including tight tolerances. We have an excellent reputation for quality, turnaround time and communication. Request a quote for anodizing and plating services right away.
We Are More Than A Vendor, We Are An Essential Extension Of Our Customers' Business.
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