SM Finishes specializes in electroplating for hybrid connectors, delivering precision metal finishing solutions for aerospace, defence, space engineering, automotive and railway industries — including SpaceX and Israel Defence — across India, Japan, Taiwan and South Asia.

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Hybrid Connector Electroplating Supplier, Bengaluru

SM Finishes hybrid connector electroplating plant, Machohalli, Bengaluru
2019 Founded in
Bengaluru
About Us

Who we are: SM Finishes, founded 2019

SM Finishes (S M FINISHES) is a hybrid connector electroplating supplier in Machohalli, Magadi Road, Bengaluru. William Anthony Raj, Founder & Managing Partner, started the plant in October 2019 with 30 years in surface engineering.

Specify this vendor for gold, silver, tin, nickel and reel-to-reel work under ISO 9001:2015, AS9100:2015 and ZED Bronze, with processes aligned with REACH & RoHS compliance standards and CQI-11 audits including Maruti Suzuki, Schneider Electric and Kostal. Programmes run for aerospace, defence, automotive, railway, electronics and medical customers in India — including SpaceX and Israel Defence — with connector plating exported to Japan and Taiwan.

  • ISO 9001:2015
  • AS9100:2015
  • ZED Bronze
  • REACH & RoHS aligned
  • SpaceX
  • Israel Defence
  • Japan & Taiwan
2019 Founded
27 yrs Founder experience
20+ Customers
50+ Projects
Legal name
SM FINISHES
SM Finishes Pvt Ltd
Founded
SM Finishes — October 2019
SM Finishes Pvt Ltd — April 2024
Founder
William Anthony Raj, Founder & Managing Partner (30 years in surface engineering)
Plant 1
7, JK Industrial Estate, Kadabagere Cross, Magadi Main Rd, Machohalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560091
Plant 2
89, KIADB Aerospace Park, Bhatramarenahalli, P.O, Devanahalli, Bangalore, Bengaluru, Karnataka 562165, India
Phone
+91 80295 51232 · +91 97407 08881
+91 79969 59875
Email
info@smfinishes.com
sales@smfinishes.com
Certifications
ISO 9001:2015
AS9100:2015
ZED Bronze
Named audits
Processes aligned with REACH & RoHS compliance standards; Maruti Suzuki CQI-11; Schneider Electric metallic-coating and EHS; Kostal CQI-11; JINRONG SQA Capability V2; ESCO Belgium PPAP
OEM programmes
SpaceX; Israel Defence; ISRO/DRDO; Bosch; Schneider; Kostal; Maruti Suzuki; Reliance; Namma Metro
The 3 Stars Representation

★ Conceptual ★ Analytical ★ Optimistic

Strength in technologies, know-how and production processes

  • Taking the leading role in precision positioning means to convert knowledge and experience into technologies and products which approach the limits of what is physically possible.
  • Nesting of parts during the electroplating process.
  • The method of electroplating is another consideration, as not all facilities necessarily offer the same processes.
  • Selective plating is ideal for specific applications where functional plating is required for performance or cost savings with precious metal by reducing the surface area necessary to plate.
Founder’s Note

Building More Than a Company.
Building a Legacy.

William Anthony Raj - Founder & Managing Partner, S M FINISHES

S M FINISHES is founded with a vision to build an advanced surface engineering company driven by engineering excellence, uncompromising quality, innovation, and integrity. Founder & Managing Partner William Anthony Raj brings 30 years of experience in surface engineering.

Our journey began during the challenging post-COVID period with a strong belief in investing in technology, technical expertise, and people. Today, we provide precision surface engineering and metal finishing solutions designed to enhance the performance, reliability, and service life of critical engineering components.

At S M FINISHES, every micron of coating represents our commitment to quality. We continuously invest in advanced surface treatment technologies, process improvement, skilled people, and engineering innovation to deliver dependable solutions to the manufacturing industry.

Our ambition goes beyond business growth. We aim to contribute to India’s manufacturing and engineering ecosystem while building an institution founded on trust, technical excellence, continuous learning, and long-term thinking.

Our success will ultimately be measured not only by what we manufacture, but by the trust we earn, the people we develop, and the legacy we create.

William Anthony Raj

Founder & Managing Partner
SM Finishes
SM Finishes Pvt Ltd

Our Mission & Vision

A trusted innovator in electroplating

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Our Mission

To consistently apply high-quality coatings across a wide range of materials, enabling our manufacturing and industrial customers to achieve superior performance, reliability, and compliance.

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Our Vision

To be a leading surface-finishing service provider in Karnataka and South India, across the boundaries of overseas by delivering comprehensive, high-quality coating solutions supported by world-class application expertise, technology, and service excellence.

Industry

Industry Challenge We Address

Precision Electroplating for Next-Generation Connectivity

Modern industries such as Semiconductor, EV, Aerospace, Defense, Medical, and Railways depend on high-reliability connectors. Any performance failure can result in operational downtime, safety risks, and reputational damage.

Key industry challenges include:

  • Limited availability of aerospace-grade electroplating suppliers with scalable capacity
  • High precision requirements for selective precious metal plating
  • Stringent compliance with global standards
  • High switching costs leading to long-term supplier dependency

The Indian electroplating market continues to grow, driven by automotive electrification, electronics manufacturing, aerospace expansion, and government initiatives promoting indigenous manufacturing and sustainability.

Why SM Finishes

Our Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

SMF differentiates itself through strong technical expertise, process discipline, and customer-focused execution:

  • Selective Plating Excellence: High-precision precious metal plating with optimized material usage and minimal waste
  • Aerospace & Defense Compliance: Processes aligned with ASTM and MIL standards
  • Advanced Process Know-how: Reel-to-Reel, Barrel, and Rack plating capabilities
  • Sustainability Focus: Environmentally responsible plating practices
  • Nesting & Process Optimization: Improved efficiency through intelligent part handling and process design
Capabilities

Business Concept & Capabilities

Electroplating Processes

  • Reel-to-Reel (Overall & Selective)
  • Barrel (Overall & Selective)
  • Rack (Overall & Selective)

Metal Finishes & Specifications

Metal Finish Process Specification
Pure Gold – 24K Barrel / Rack ASTM B488
Pure Gold – 2N / 3N Barrel / Rack ASTM B488
Alloy Gold – Co R2R / Barrel / Rack ASTM B488 / MIL-G-45204
Silver Barrel / Rack ASTM B700 / MIL-QQ-S-365
Copper Barrel / Rack ASTM B734 / MIL-C-14550
Nickel R2R / Barrel / Rack AMS QQ-N-290 / ASTM B689
Tin (Bright & Matte) R2R / Barrel / Rack ASTM B545 / MIL-T-10727
Electroless Nickel (HP & MP) Rack ASTM B733 / MIL-C-26074
Passivation Barrel / Rack ASTM A967M / MIL-C-5541
Approvals

Customer audits: why the logos matter

These cards are the SQA events behind the logos: Schneider metallic-coating and EHS audits, Kostal CQI-11, processes aligned with REACH & RoHS compliance standards, Maruti CQI-11. OEM programmes we support also include SpaceX and Israel Defence. That is the commercial reason to shortlist SM Finishes as a hybrid connector plating vendor in Bengaluru.

Approved
Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd

Schneider audited SM Finishes on metallic coating (Technical Audits V1) and EHS risk assessment (V2016). For electronics and electrical connector programmes that is documented process capability, not a logo on a wall.

  • Metallic Coating Technical Audits V1
  • EHS Risk Assessment V2016
Approved
KOSTAL India Pvt Ltd

Kostal’s CQI-11 (3rd edition) plating-system audit is why automotive hybrid-connector buyers can treat SM Finishes as a CQI-11-capable vendor in Bengaluru — the same language OEMs use in RFQs.

CQI-11, 3rd Edition audit

Approved
JINRONG Precision Machinery Pvt Ltd

JINRONG completed an SQA Capability V2 audit of the Machohalli plant, confirming supplier quality systems for precision connector and related hardware.

SQA Capability V2 audit

Approved
ESCO Coupling & Transmissions Pvt Ltd, Belgium

ESCO released PPAP after development and audit. Export-minded connector and precision-engineering customers can see a European PPAP trail, not only an India domestic one.

Development, PPAP Audit & Release

Approved
Japanese & export programmes

Finishes for Japanese and export programmes use processes aligned with REACH & RoHS compliance standards, alongside AS9100:2015 — the reason to shortlist SM Finishes for hybrid connector electroplating without overclaiming uniqueness.

Processes aligned with REACH & RoHS compliance standards

Approved
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL)

Maruti Suzuki audited the plating system to CQI-11, 3rd edition. Indian automotive connector programmes that require MSIL-aligned plating process control can cite this audit in supplier selection.

CQI-11, 3rd Edition audit

Our Facilities

State-of-the-Art Infrastructure for Electroplating Solutions

Our Facilities
Power - 95 KVA
DG - 62.5 KVA
UPS - 15 KVA
Oven - upto 350 deg C
Air blower - 5 HP
Spin Dryer
Boiler - 300 Lts
Ro & DM plant - 800 Lts/Hr
Scrubber - 15 HP
Chiller - 1TR
ETP - preliminary setup & third-party disposal
Our Journey

Time Breakthrough

Memberships

Our Membership Forums

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Membership 3
Certificates

Our Certifications

Certificate 1
Certificate 2
Certificate 3
Certificate 4
Certificate 5
Certificate 6