Metal Finishing Rochester, NY

Metal Finishing and Electroplating for Rochester Manufacturers

Keystone Corporation provides specification driven metal finishing for OEMs and contract manufacturers in Rochester and across Upstate New York. From electronic components to stainless assemblies, our coatings meet AMS, ASTM, and MIL requirements and are backed by full certification.

Metal Finishing for High-Reliability Parts in Rochester, NY

Keystone Corporation’s metal finishing processes meet the requirements of government, commercial, and corporate specifications, including AMS, ASTM, and MIL specifications. Certification acknowledging compliance is provided at no additional charge, so your quality and purchasing teams have the documentation they expect.

Whether you are building electronic assemblies, power distribution equipment, or precision machined stainless components, our team helps Rochester manufacturers choose the right coating, thickness, and testing plan for each application.

Rochester Metal Finishing Capabilities at a Glance

Typical processes and treatments available to Rochester customers include:

  • Plating for electronic applications including gold, silver, tin, tin/lead, copper, and nickel
  • Stainless steel treatments including passivation and pickle passivation
  • Phosphate coatings and aluminum conversion coatings for paint adhesion and wear protection
  • Special surface treatments such as cleaning, electropolishing, buffing, and abrasive blasting

Below is a detailed list of processes and specifications. For deeper technical information on a specific process, follow the links to each capability page.

Plating for Electronic Applications

For Rochester electronics, communications, and industrial manufacturers, Keystone provides a full range of electroplating options designed for conductivity, solderability, corrosion resistance, and wear performance.

Cadmium Plating – Clear, Yellow, Black, and Olive Drab Chromate

  • AMS-QQ-P-416
  • AMS 2400
  • AMS 2401
  • ASTM B766
  • ISO 4521

Copper Plating

  • MIL-C-15540
  • AMS 2418
  • ASTM B734

Electrodeposited Nickel Plating (Bright) and Sulfamate Nickel Plating

  • AMS-QQ-N-290
  • ASTM B689
  • AMS 2403
  • AMS 2424
  • MIL-P-27418
  • ISO 1458

Electroless Nickel Plating

  • AMS-C-26074
  • ASTM B733
  • AMS 2404

Gold Plating – Hard and Soft

  • MIL-G-45204
  • ASTM B488
  • AMS 2422

Silver Plating – Bright, Semi Bright, Matte

  • QQ-S-365
  • ASTM B700
  • AMS 2410
  • AMS 2411
  • AMS 2412

Tin Plating – Bright and Matte

  • MIL-T-10727
  • ASTM B545
  • AMS 2408

Tin/Lead Solder Plating – Bright and Matte 95-5, 90-10, 60-40 Alloys

  • MIL-P-81728
  • AMS-P-81728
  • ASTM B579
  • M230 of MIL-F-14072

Stainless Steel Treatments

Rochester manufacturers rely on Keystone for corrosion-resistant stainless assemblies and welded fabrications. Our treatments restore and enhance corrosion performance while staying inside tight dimensional limits.

Passivation

  • AMS-QQ-P-35
  • AMS 2700
  • ASTM A967
  • ISO 16048

Pickle Passivation

  • ASTM A380

Additional Coatings and Conversion Layers

Beyond electronic plating and stainless treatments, Keystone supports Rochester projects with phosphate coatings and aluminum conversion coatings for paint adhesion, wear, and corrosion resistance.

Zinc Phosphate and Manganese Phosphate Coating

  • MIL-DTL-16232
  • TT-C-490
  • MIL-STD-171

Aluminum Conversion Coating (Alodine, Irridite)

  • MIL-DTL-5541
  • ASTM B449
  • ASTM B921
  • AMS 2473
  • AMS 2474

Zinc Plating – Clear, Yellow, Olive Drab, and Black Chromate

  • QQ-Z-325
  • ASTM B633

Special Surface Treatments for Rochester Projects

When your drawings call out additional cleaning or surface preparation steps, Keystone can incorporate those operations into a controlled, documented process.

  • Cleaning for oxygen service
  • General cleaning
  • Pickling
  • Electropolishing
  • Buffing and polishing
  • Abrasive blasting

Why Rochester Manufacturers Work with Keystone

  • Processes built around AMS, ASTM, and MIL specifications
  • Experience with electronic components, power systems, and industrial assemblies
  • Certification packages available at no additional charge
  • Support for prototypes, pilot runs, and full production volumes

If your facility is in Rochester or the surrounding region and you need a metal finishing partner that treats coatings as a critical step, not a commodity, our team is ready to help.

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