Progressive Surface

Procisely Engineered
Surface Treatment Machinery

At Progressive Surface, we design and manufacture world-class surface treatment equipment solutions. Our Procise Process®—including thorough upfront discovery, process-specific design, and lifetime support—means on-time delivery of a solution that meets your specific process requirements and works as expected for years to come.

Our Processes

Shot Peening | Progressive Surface

Shot Peening

A leader since 1967, Progressive provides PRIMS Pro®, rotary lance peening, customized robot integration, and unique configurations.

Grit Blasting | Progressive Surface

Grit Blasting

Our rugged construction, specifically for harsh abrasive environments, sets the benchmark for the industry.

Thermal Spraying | Progressive Surface

Thermal Spraying

Progressive's 100HE® high enthalpy plasma torch and LiquifeederHE® deliver leading-edge technologies.

Waterjet Cleaning | Progressive Surface

Waterjet Cleaning

We’ve designed, built, and installed more systems than all our competitors combined.

Shot Peening

Shot Peening

Our unique combination of system engineering expertise, leading edge process development, and lifetime support, allow us to provide customers with the right solution to their processing needs.
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Grit Blasting

Grit Blasting

Our unique combination of system engineering expertise, leading edge process development, and lifetime support, allow us to provide customers with the right solution to their processing needs.
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Thermal Spraying

Thermal Spraying

Our unique combination of system engineering expertise, leading edge process development, and lifetime support, allow us to provide customers with the right solution to their processing needs.
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Waterjet Cleaning

Waterjet Cleaning

Our unique combination of system engineering expertise, leading edge process development, and lifetime support, allow us to provide customers with the right solution to their processing needs.
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Custom Automation

Custom Automation

Our unique combination of system engineering expertise, leading edge process development, and lifetime support, allow us to provide customers with the right solution to their processing needs.
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Our Services

Our Procise Process® results in machines that work as expected, without 3:00 a.m. calls from a frustrated machine operator. Our expert customer service pros are only a phone call away, 24/7, for the life of your machine. No wonder 94% of our customers order from us again.

We can also help you meet your short or long-term production requirements—to specification requirements and with quick turn-around times—using our highly efficient, in-house surface treatment systems.

Waterjet Cleaning | Progressive Surface
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Working at Progressive

Progressive has a well-earned reputation as a great place to work— just ask our many long-term employees. We’re a team that values independent thinking and open communication, enjoys unique challenges, and loves to solve problems for leading-edge industries.

Latest Blogs & News

48" Diameter Ultra High-Pressure Waterjet Stripping System | Progressive Surface

Waterjet Removal of EB-PVD Coatings Reduces Contamination for Increased Yields

Masking tools used during the EB-PVD coating of aircraft components are very expensive, making it imperative to extend their lifespan as long as possible. While ...
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100HE spraying dense TBC on a power generation turbine bucket. | Progressive Surface

What Makes High Enthalpy Yttrium Oxide Suspension Plasma Spray the Best Choice for Coating Semiconductor Etch Chambers

During semiconductor manufacturing, wafers undergo a plasma etching process in a specially designed metal etching chamber. A ceramic coating is typically applied to the chamber ...
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Shot Peening | Progressive Surface

Shot Peening Glossary

Learn more about the shot peening process with this glossary of commonly used terms.
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Grit Blasting | Progressive Surface

Grit Blasting Glossary

Learn more about the grit blasting process with this glossary of commonly used terms.
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