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This Blog is focused on providing solutions, inspiring strategic and leadership values, and creating discussions revolving around our industry. [![Crankshaft](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20210209_IPG_Crankshaft_1200x600.jpg?width=612&name=20210209_IPG_Crankshaft_1200x600.jpg)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/the-different-types-and-applications-of-thermal-spray-coating) ## [The Different Types and Applications of Thermal Spray Coating](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/the-different-types-and-applications-of-thermal-spray-coating) [Indiana Precision Grinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/author/indiana-precision-grinding) February 9, 2021 [Polishing](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/polishing) Thermal spraying is a process and technology which can be used to improve or restore a workpiece's surface. The process is often used to apply coatings to a wide range of materials and components: providing resistance to wear, erosion, cavitation, abrasion, or heat. Let's take a quick look at different types of thermal spray coating processes as… [Read More](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/the-different-types-and-applications-of-thermal-spray-coating) ### Follow Us On Social Media [![](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Blog%20Images/AerospacePolishing_1200x600.jpg?width=612&name=AerospacePolishing_1200x600.jpg)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/how-does-the-polishing-process-improve-aerospace-parts) ## [How Does the Polishing Process Improve Aerospace Parts?](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/how-does-the-polishing-process-improve-aerospace-parts) [Indiana Precision Grinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/author/indiana-precision-grinding) April 15, 2020 [Metalworking](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/metalworking), [Aerospace](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/aerospace), [Polishing](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/polishing) When we think of polishing metal and aerospace parts, we sometimes dismiss the process as purely aesthetic: form over function, if you will. A polishing process can remove directional lines and produce a uniform luster. Great, but what utilitarian purpose does that serve for the parts themselves? 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