Finishing
Custom finishing with our automated anodize line.
Anodizing and Finishing Solutions Built for Durability, Protection and Appearance
Delivering high-quality aluminum finishing solutions that enhance corrosion resistance, surface performance, and visual consistency.
At Dajcor Aluminum, finishing is a critical step in delivering complete, high-performance aluminum components.
Our anodizing, painting, and mechanical finishing capabilities are designed to protect your parts while achieving consistent, high-quality surface finishes. Whether your priority is durability, appearance, or both, we deliver reliable and repeatable results across production.
Finishing is the operation customers see, and the one that is hardest to correct after the fact. Running anodizing and painting in-house means surface quality is controlled from the extrusion press onward, rather than inherited from a subcontractor at the end of the schedule.
Common Applications
- Architectural and curtain wall systems
- Consumer-facing aluminum components
- Industrial equipment and enclosures
- Automotive and EV components
- Marine and outdoor applications
- Medical and cleanroom systems
- Decorative and cosmetic finishes
- Corrosion-resistant components
Anodize line capacity
Two lines cover short components and long architectural lengths. Part length and vertical clearance both govern what can be processed.
| Line | Maximum length | Vertical clearance |
|---|---|---|
| Small line | Approximately 145″ | Approximately 64″ |
| Large line | Approximately 27′6″ | Approximately 61″ |
Anodizing
- Clear anodizing (satin and etched finishes)
- Electrolytic colour anodizing
- Chemically bright anodizing
- Wide range of standard and specialty colours
- Anodizing lengths up to 27 ft
- Small anodize line: accommodates lengths up to approximately 145" with a vertical clearance of about 64"
- Large anodize line: accommodates lengths up to approximately 27'6" with a vertical clearance of about 61"
Painting and Coating
- Painted aluminum components
- Durable coatings for indoor and outdoor applications
- Consistent colour matching and finish quality
- Suitable for architectural and industrial environments
Mechanical Finishing
- Buffing
- Brushing
- Deburring
Performance features
What the process is designed to deliver, and why it matters downstream.
Where We Add Value
We ensure your parts not only perform, but look the part.
By offering both anodizing and painting, we help you:
- Choose the right finish for your application
- Maintain consistency across different product lines
- Reduce coordination with multiple finishing vendors
- Deliver fully finished, production-ready components
Why Dajcor
Dajcor has run as a one-stop, dual-source supplier since 2010, with plants in Chatham, Ontario and Chavies, Kentucky. Removing subcontractors from the chain is what shortens lead times and keeps handling marks and freight costs down.
- Fully integrated finishing solutions (anodize and paint)
- Reduced lead times with fewer external suppliers
- Consistent quality control from start to finish
- Seamless integration with extrusion, machining, and fabrication
- Reliable North American manufacturing
From Raw Profile to Finished Product
How a project moves from first conversation to delivered parts.
- Surface preparation and inspection
- Surfaces are prepared and inspected, since anodizing reveals rather than hides upstream handling.
- Anodizing or coating selection
- The finish is selected and specified — anodize type and colour, or coating system.
- Finishing application and process control
- The finish is applied under controlled process conditions to hold colour and thickness.
- Quality verification and consistency checks
- Batches are checked for consistency of colour, coverage and appearance.
- Delivery of finished components ready for use
- Finished components are packed to protect the surface and delivered ready to use.
Ideal Applications
This capability shows up across every market we serve. A few of the most common:
Also suited to
- Architectural and building systems
- Automotive and EV
- Industrial automation
- Defence and infrastructure
- Marine and recreational
- Medical and cleanroom systems
Common questions
Answers to the questions that come up most often at the quoting stage.
Aluminum extrusions can be finished in a variety of ways to improve durability, corrosion resistance, and appearance.
Common finishing options include:
- Mill finish for applications where the natural aluminum surface is acceptable
- Anodizing for enhanced corrosion resistance and decorative finishes
- Powder coating for durable colored coatings
- Brushed or polished finishes for aesthetic applications
The appropriate finishing process depends on the application, environmental conditions, and performance requirements. Our team works with customers to determine the best finishing option for their extrusion profile.
Yes. In addition to aluminum extrusion, Dajcor offers a range of secondary operations to support complete component manufacturing.
These services may include precision machining, fabrication, cutting, drilling, and finishing processes such as anodizing or powder coating, depending on the requirements of the application.
Providing these value-added services allows customers to streamline their supply chain by sourcing fully finished components from a single manufacturing partner.
Lead times for custom aluminum extrusions can vary depending on factors such as profile complexity, die production, finishing requirements, and order volume.
For mill-finish extrusions using existing tooling, typical lead times are approximately two weeks, although this may fluctuate depending on production scheduling and seasonal demand.
New projects that require die manufacturing, sampling, or additional finishing processes may require additional time. Our team works closely with customers during the quoting and design phase to establish realistic timelines and ensure efficient production scheduling.
Looking to protect your components, improve durability, or achieve a high-quality finish?
Let’s deliver a finishing solution tailored to your performance and aesthetic requirements.
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