Standard and Express Treatments Turnaround

The standard service level is based on our typical turnaround times and allows for efficient organisation of our workload. This is offered at the usual prices.

Three expedited service levels may be available for customers that require a faster turnaround. A premium is payable for expedited turnaround.

See below for turnaround times and applicable premiums. All service levels are subject to availability and may not be possible for all parts, specifications or situations. New parts/specifications may require extra time for the initial setup - it may be possible to perform this setup in advance if a sample part and all relevant information can be provided.

Process Standard
Express
(50% premium)
Express Plus
(100% premium)
While You Wait
(200% premium)

Conversion Coatings (Alocrom 1200; Surtec 650; Surtec 650V; Bonderite 1001; Iridite NCP) / Pre-treatments only / Stainless Steel Passivation

4-6 business days 2 business days 1 business day Contact Us

Sulphuric Anodise / Chromic Anodise / Thin Film Sulphuric Anodise / Titanium Anodise

5-7 business days 2 business days 1 business day Contact Us

Hard Anodise

6-8 business days 2 business days 1 business day Contact Us

Zinc Plating / Zinc-Nickel Plating

7-10 business days 3-4 business days 1-2 business days Contact Us

Masking with Lacquer

4-12 weeks 2 weeks 1 week Contact Us

Masking - Bungs/Discs Only

10-15 business days 5 business days 3 business days Contact Us

Paint

10-20 business days N/A 5 business days Contact Us

NDT Only

4-6 business days 2 business days 1 business day Contact Us

NDT + Other Process

6-9 business days 3-4 business days 1-2 business days Contact Us

Long duration activities required for some specifications/parts may affect the fastest expedited service available:

  • 24 hour humidity testing is required for some stainless steel passivation specifications
  • 24 hour residue free testing is required for some chromate conversion coating specifications
  • Heat treatment for de-embrittlement or stress relief can take hours and may need to be performed before and after treatment

While we have sought to provide turnaround times that can be applied in typical circumstances, there may be special cases where custom turnaround times may need to be provided. For example: more than 2 processes, very large parts, very large orders, special requirements, paints and other materials that need to be ordered in.

Should you wish to utilise the express options, please contact us in advance of your order at team@metalfinishingsltd.co.uk or by calling our team on 01202 895 595.