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Precision Coating Technology for Medical Devices and More

Extend tool life, reduce maintenance demands, and improve production performance with precision PVD coating technology from Surface Solutions. Our coating solutions support medical device manufacturing, cutting tools, punching, sheet metal forming, and other demanding applications. Serving manufacturers across the United States and beyond, we help protect critical components while supporting more consistent, efficient operations.

Precision PVD coating equipment processing industrial medical device components

Our Precision Coating Services

High-performance coating solutions for medical devices, tooling, forming, cutting, punching, and injection molding applications.

Medical Coatings

Protect and enhance components used in medical device manufacturing with precision coating solutions designed for demanding production environments and component performance requirements.

PVD Coating

Physical Vapor Deposition applies a durable, performance-focused surface treatment to compatible tools and components used across manufacturing and industrial applications.

Cutting Tool Coatings

Improve cutting tool performance with coating solutions that support longer tool life, reduced maintenance workload, and more consistent manufacturing output.

Sheet Metal Forming

Coatings for sheet metal forming tools can help reduce wear, support longer die run times, and improve productivity in demanding forming operations.

Punching

Precision coatings for punches help reduce wear and chipping while supporting extended tool performance and fewer interruptions for basic maintenance.

Injection Molding

Coating solutions for injection molding tooling help protect working surfaces and support reliable production across demanding manufacturing applications.

Performance-Focused Surfaces

Coatings That Support Longer Tool Life

Surface Solutions provides high-performance PVD coatings for manufacturers seeking longer tool life, reduced maintenance, and improved production efficiency. Applications include medical device manufacturing, cutting, forming, punching, and injection molding. Depending on the coating and application, benefits may include less lubricant use, reduced sharpening frequency, better product output, and tools that perform better after coating than before treatment.

Technician inspecting a precision coated industrial tool
Trusted Manufacturing Results

Customer Applications

See how performance-focused coatings support demanding tools, components, and production applications.

"Surface Solutions helped me with a small, but very significant project. They CrN coated some titanium pieces for me. They went above and beyond to make it amazing. Chet and Mike are pros and I would highly recommend their service."

Aaron Berge
Aaron Berge

"Nearly everything we resharpen gets sent out to Surface Solutions for coatings. I had one customer that wasn't using coatings and now that he's tried it, he wants everything coated. His tools are working better than new. It's like night and day . . ."

Tony Deschenes

"The Alpha™ coating that was utilized last time for these small parts worked great. I was very pleased with the result as it greatly increased the part life. I was able to make 500 passes using the scratch testing equipment and saw no visible degradation of the coating under our..."

Minnesota customer

"Alpha cutters are amazing! And I hear AlTiN can only get better… Either way, we are going to ship you a huge set to get processed asap… Thank you so much! Kirk is thinking that these cutters just eliminated an entire process to the current one we have to do!!!..."

Angela Naasz

"Surface Solutions helped me with a small, but very significant project. They CrN coated some titanium pieces for me. They went above and beyond to make it amazing. Chet and Mike are pros and I would highly recommend their service."

Aaron Berge
Aaron Berge

"Nearly everything we resharpen gets sent out to Surface Solutions for coatings. I had one customer that wasn't using coatings and now that he's tried it, he wants everything coated. His tools are working better than new. It's like night and day . . ."

Tony Deschenes

"The Alpha™ coating that was utilized last time for these small parts worked great. I was very pleased with the result as it greatly increased the part life. I was able to make 500 passes using the scratch testing equipment and saw no visible degradation of the coating under our..."

Minnesota customer

"Alpha cutters are amazing! And I hear AlTiN can only get better… Either way, we are going to ship you a huge set to get processed asap… Thank you so much! Kirk is thinking that these cutters just eliminated an entire process to the current one we have to do!!!..."

Angela Naasz

"Surface Solutions helped me with a small, but very significant project. They CrN coated some titanium pieces for me. They went above and beyond to make it amazing. Chet and Mike are pros and I would highly recommend their service."

Aaron Berge
Aaron Berge

"Nearly everything we resharpen gets sent out to Surface Solutions for coatings. I had one customer that wasn't using coatings and now that he's tried it, he wants everything coated. His tools are working better than new. It's like night and day . . ."

Tony Deschenes

"The Alpha™ coating that was utilized last time for these small parts worked great. I was very pleased with the result as it greatly increased the part life. I was able to make 500 passes using the scratch testing equipment and saw no visible degradation of the coating under our..."

Minnesota customer

"Alpha cutters are amazing! And I hear AlTiN can only get better… Either way, we are going to ship you a huge set to get processed asap… Thank you so much! Kirk is thinking that these cutters just eliminated an entire process to the current one we have to do!!!..."

Angela Naasz
The Surface Solutions Difference

Why Choose Surface Solutions?

Practical coating expertise focused on tool performance, production efficiency, and durable results.

Performance Focus

Coatings are selected around tool performance, production demands, and the intended manufacturing application.

Reduced Maintenance

Our solutions can reduce sharpening, polishing, lubrication, and other recurring maintenance demands.

Broad Coverage

Service coverage extends across the United States, Canada, and Mexico for distributed manufacturing customers.

Application Expertise

Experience across medical device manufacturing, metal forming, punching, cutting, and other industrial applications.

Meet The Surface Solutions Team

A Minnesota-based coating partner serving manufacturers across broad markets.

Surface Solutions is headquartered in Fridley, Minnesota, providing high-performance PVD coating solutions for manufacturers and tool users. The company supports applications ranging from medical device manufacturing and cutting tools to punching, sheet metal forming, and injection molding. Its focus is helping customers extend tool life, reduce maintenance workload, and improve productivity through application-focused surface treatment. Surface Solutions serves customers across Minnesota, Wisconsin, the Upper Midwest, California, New York, Florida, Canada, and Mexico. Whether a customer needs medical coatings or a durable treatment for manufacturing tooling, the team approaches each project around the component, process, and performance goals involved.

HeadquartersFridley, Minnesota
CoverageUnited States, Canada, and Mexico
SpecialtyHigh-performance PVD coatings

Frequently Asked Questions

What is coating technology?

Coating technology applies a controlled surface layer to a tool, component, or manufactured part to change or improve its surface performance. PVD coating is one approach used by Surface Solutions for applications including medical devices, cutting tools, punching, sheet metal forming, and injection molding. The appropriate coating depends on the component, operating conditions, and performance objectives.

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Have More Coating Questions?

Talk with the Surface Solutions team about your application and performance goals.

Service Areas We Cover

Surface Solutions supports manufacturers across listed regions in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Fridley, Minnesota

Headquarters

United States, Canada, and Mexico

Service Coverage

Manufacturing Applications

Business Focus

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Trusted Coating Expertise

Awards and Recognition

PVD coating expertise recognition

PVD Expertise

Application-focused surface treatment for demanding manufacturing needs.

Medical coating applications recognition

Medical Applications

Coating solutions supporting medical device manufacturing applications.

Industrial tooling coating recognition

Industrial Tooling

Performance-focused coatings for tools, dies, and components.

Discuss Your Precision Coating Project

Tell us about your tools, components, application, and performance goals to begin a coating conversation.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 763-785-9436. You can also send us a quick email at info@tincoat.net.