Pioneer Metal Finishing

Pioneer Technologies

Green Bay, WI

Pioneer Technologies, a division of Pioneer Metal Finishing, features an industry- leading Research & Development Division.  Our staff provides over 50 years of Electroplating and Manufacturing Experience.  Our chemists are constantly looking for ways to improve current finishes and develop new finishes and techniques.  Helping our Customer’s achieve their Time to Market goals and market differentiated applications since 1945!

Services Offered in our 2,400 square foot Research and Development Lab:

• Full metallographic preparation
• Micro hardness tester for the analysis of coatings and substrates
• Taber
• Suga wear testing (ISO 8251)
• Surface roughness evaluation
• Weight Loss for coating density
• ASTMB117 Salt Spray Corrosion Testing
• Professional Reporting, including documentation and photographs

Photo of a Taber Test to determine wear resistance

Photo of Salt Spray Chamber to determine corrosive resistance

Research and Development Capabilities:

• New finishes:  ELV Compliant finishes
• Design for Cost consulting on new and existing products
• Design for Quality consulting on new and existing products
• Low Ra electrolytes:  Handling systems for new piston design

Pioneer's OEM Solution:

• Custom Selective Anodize Systems

• Individual fixture per part with masking built into fixtures
• Individual rectification control per fixture
• Unparalleled oxide build control
• Complete uniform coverage within coated area

• Project Management

Application and Benefits of Selective Anodize Systems:

• Minimizes area coated to reduce costs
• Minimum electrolyte consumption
• Minimizes electrical consumption
• Minimize fixture costs and maintenance
• Identify non-conforming product before assembly and field replacement-
  eliminate Customer complaints and returns

Photo of Pioneer’s OEM solution of
an 8 Station Index Carriage

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