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process development & fulfillment

Armoloy Illinois

Armoloy Illinois is one of The Armoloy Corporation’s process development centers — consistently adding value through research and time-tested metal coating solutions.

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Process Development & Fulfillment Center

Armoloy of Illinois has operated in its original location since 1969 and is conveniently located 60 miles west of Chicago, in DeKalb, Illinois. Our team works diligently to eliminate and prevent the metal failures that cause unplanned downtime by increasing the longevity of a wide range of applications. Most importantly, we work side-by-side with our customers to ensure solutions are completely tailored to their unique needs. As a collaborative extension of the Innovation Center, the Armoloy of Illinois Process Engineering Center focuses on refining electroplating processes to their highest potential with minimal cost.
In addition to acting as one of our 17 global Fulfillment Centers, this hub designs and develops custom tooling, processes, and training programs, ensuring uniformity and excellence in quality control across all Armoloy locations. Catering to a range of professionals, from supply chain specialists to reliability engineers, the center is a crucible of innovation and efficiency. Every procedure is precisely documented to set industry-leading expectations for quality and efficiency, embodying Armoloy's commitment to delivering top-tier results at the least possible cost.

Surface Treatments

Armoloy Illinois provides a diverse range of surface treatments for many industries.

Our solutions match the right metal coating with the right application—thereby improving longevity and wear life, reducing friction, and protecting from corrosion.

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The Innovation Center

The Armoloy Corporation’s Innovation Center is a specialized metallurgical consultant service and chemical laboratory that plays a crucial role in developing advanced coating and plating applications. This center serves a diverse clientele, including:

  • OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers)
  • ODMs (Original Design Manufacturers)
  • Process Engineers and Specification Authors
  • Maintenance Engineers and Metallurgists
  • Research & Development Institutions, including universities and engineering trade schools

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Process Development Facilities

Located at Armoloy Illinois, as well as Electrolizing in Rhode Island, these facilities develop advanced processes, procedures, and custom production and prototype tooling. The goal of our Process Development facilities is to document and maintain process parameters to ensure high-quality control, mitigate variabilities, and optimize efficiencies, serving:

  • Supply Chain Specialists
  • Procurement/ Purchasing Departments
  • Quality and Reliability Engineers

Explore Engineering Further

Armoloy certifies to many plating and testing specifications—capable of meeting an expansive list of customer and industry needs. Below is a brief list of specifications available.

Armoloy offers accreditation for many plating and testing standards—capable of meeting your requirements. View our list below to see the accreditations available.

Core Components of Process Development & Validation

Process Development

This involves designing and developing consistent, repeatable plating processes tailored to specific requirements. It includes the selection of materials, equipment, and the establishment of training programs for plating workflows and quality control measures.

Process Validation

Process validation provides documented evidence that a process will consistently produce a product that meets its predetermined specifications and quality attributes. It typically includes stages like process design, process qualification, and continued process verification.

Process Development Centers

Armoloy’s development centers near Chicago, Illinois, and Providence, Rhode Island, are essential for fostering innovation and ensuring the repeatability of processes. These centers are essential for:

  • Centralizing expertise and housing state-of-the-art laboratories
  • Innovating and improving plating technologies and methodologies
  • Mitigating risks early in the development cycle
  • Enhancing customer collaboration to align development processes with customer needs and expectations
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Eliminate metal failure from your operations. Get in touch with an Armoloy metal coating specialist today and learn how we can help improve your industry with science-based solutions.