Secondary Processes - Franklin Precision Castings

Your Go-To Partner for High-quality Finishing

Our comprehensive range of secondary processes, including machining, laser etching, heat treating, electropolishing, and more, ensures your components receive the finishing touches they need while upholding our standard of quality. We provide a one-stop solution to meet all your finishing requirements.

Our Secondary Processes

Franklin Precision Castings offers a multitude of secondary processes to meet our customers’ requirements and expectations for a fully finished component. Secondary processes refer to additional treatments or modifications applied to cast components after the casting process is complete. Below are a few examples of the secondary processes we offer.

Machining
Deburring/Ball Burnishing
Dot Peen Marking/Laser Etching
Polishing/Vibratory Finishing
Heat Treating
Plating
Coating/Painting to MIL Specifications
Passivation
Electropolishing
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

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Franklin Precision Castings - Secondary Processes

Advantages of Secondary Processes

Improved durability, strength, and corrosion resistance for cast parts
Smoother surface finish and a more uniform texture
Tighter tolerances for critical dimensions
Improved customization
Ability to brand parts with logos, part numbers, and more
Improved defect detection, traceability, and quality assurance
Flexibility in material selection and surface treatment options

Why Franklin for Secondary Processes?

By offering secondary processes alongside our investment casting services, Franklin provides a streamlined process that minimizes lead times, reduces costs, and simplifies project management for our customers.

Alloys We Pour

We pour over 120 alloys in our U.S.-based facility, including standard and custom stainless steel, nickel, cobalt, brass, bronze, and Ni-Hard alloys to suit the requirements of complex cast subassemblies or assemblies.

Stainless Steels