Over 140 Years of Combined Expertise in Technical Metal Finishing

Our team draws on the Metal Finishing and Manufacturing expertise of a core group dedicated to supporting our Customers, and our Operations. These on-site services are unique to Pioneer to insure our processes meet the highest standards in the industry. This expertise is also available to help your team during the design and testing phases to insure you meet your Time to Market and product differentiation goals.

Pioneer Technologies & Lab Services:

Full metallographic preparation
Micro hardness testing for the analysis of coatings and substrates (ASTM E384)
Taber Wear Resistance(ASTM D4060)
Suga Wear Resistance (ISO 8251)
Surface roughness evaluation (ASME B46.1)
Weight Loss for coating density (ASTM B137)
Salt Spray Corrosion Testing (ASTM B117, ISO 9227)
Coefficient of Friction (ASTM D1894)
Professional Reporting, including documentation and photographs

Technical Capabilities:

Process Validation Testing
Develop and Maintain Best Practice Compliance
Process Analysis and Troubleshooting
Pilot Line (small volume and specialized work)
Special Processes
New Process Development
Industry Certifications

Pioneer’s OEM Solution: (Vortex Anodizing)

Custom Selective Anodize Systems built for operation in customer manufacturing sites
Individual fixture per part with masking built into fixture
Individual rectification control per fixtures
Unparalleled oxide build control
Complete uniform coverage within coated area
Project Management