Turnkey Plating Solutions
- Ted Medlin
- Jun 15
- 2 min read

🛠️ Why Turnkey Plating Systems Are the Smart Investment for Surface Finishing Operations
In today's manufacturing world, every minute—and every micron—counts. For companies relying on electroplating or anodizing, equipment downtime, inconsistent finishes, and inefficiencies in workflow can cost thousands. That's where turnkey plating systems from Medlin Engineering come in.
At Medlin Engineering, we specialize in delivering custom-designed, fully integrated surface finishing systems that help you stay competitive, efficient, and compliant.
💡 What Is a Turnkey Plating System?
A turnkey plating system is a complete, ready-to-run surface finishing line. Instead of coordinating multiple vendors for tanks, hoists, controls, ventilation, and plumbing, you work with a single partner—Medlin Engineering—to handle everything from concept through commissioning.
Our systems are tailored for:
Metal plating (chrome, nickel, zinc, copper, etc.)
Anodizing (Type I, II, III aluminum anodizing)
Plastic plating
Conversion coatings
🔍 Why Go Turnkey?
Here are 5 key advantages:
Faster Time to Production: One project team. One set of drawings. One timeline. This reduces lead times and ensures seamless integration across components.
Custom Fit for Your Application. Every system is designed in SolidWorks with your specific parts, production rates, and chemistry in mind—nothing is off-the-shelf.
Fewer Mistakes, Lower Risk. With one engineering team responsible for all components, you reduce the risk of compatibility issues and finger-pointing between vendors.
Optimized for Workflow & Safety. Our designs include ergonomics, layout efficiency, and EPA/OSHA compliance from day one.
Full Startup Support: We don't drop off equipment and walk away. We help install, test, debug, and train your team, ensuring your line performs on day one.
🔧 What We Include in Our Turnkey Systems
Custom-fabricated process tanks, rinse tanks, and plating barrels/racks
Manual or automated hoists
Control panels with timers, rectifiers, and alarms
Full ventilation, plumbing, and electrical layout
Ergonomic fixtures and material handling systems
CAD-generated floor plans and 3D models for layout approval
Support with permits, compliance, and startup validation
🧠 Our Engineering Philosophy
At Medlin Engineering, we combine decades of experience in:
Surface finishing system design
3D CAD modeling
On-site plant startups
Industrial process improvement
We focus on long-term ROI. Our clients aren't buying equipment but investing in uptime, consistency, and operator safety.
✅ Ready to Upgrade or Expand?
If you're dealing with aging infrastructure, poor part quality, or just trying to meet growing demand, we can help you engineer a better outcome.
📩 Email us at tmedlin@medlinengineering.com🌐 Learn more at www.medlinengineering.com
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