January 31, 2026 Terrence Lewis

STANZA Finishing Systems Buyer’s Guide: Choosing the Right Coating, Curing, and Automation Solution

Finishing is one of the most labor-intensive and quality-critical stages in cabinet and furniture manufacturing. Consistency, throughput, and finish durability all depend on selecting the right combination of coating application, curing technology, and material handling automation.

STANZA MACHINERY finishing systems are designed to modernize this process—reducing labor, improving repeatability, and increasing production capacity.

This buyer’s guide explains how STANZA finishing systems work, how they differ, and how to choose the right solution for your operation.

What Are STANZA Finishing Systems?

STANZA MACHINERY finishing systems include automated solutions for:

Vacuum coating (UV and water-based)
UV curing and convection drying
Conveyors and material handling
Finishing line automation and integration

These systems are engineered to work together as a complete finishing ecosystem.

Vacuum Coating vs Spray Finishing

Traditional spray finishing relies heavily on operator skill and produces overspray, waste, and variability.

STANZA vacuum coating systems apply finish using controlled vacuum pressure, delivering:

Uniform film thickness
Minimal material waste
No overspray
Repeatable results across shifts

UV Vacuum Coater vs Water-Based Vacuum Coater

Choosing the correct coating technology is critical.

MC/UV Vacuum Coater

Uses UV-curable coatings
Instant cure with UV light
Parts are ready immediately after coating
Ideal for high-throughput production

MC/WB Vacuum Coater

Designed for water-based coatings
Uses air or oven drying
Greater flexibility in finish chemistry
Often chosen for regulatory or aesthetic reasons

Both systems provide the same vacuum-applied consistency—the difference is coating type and curing method.

UV Curing vs Conventional Drying

UV curing systems provide:

Instant curing
Smaller footprint
No long dry times
Higher line speeds

Convection ovens support:

Water-based and solvent coatings
Controlled temperature drying
Flexible finish formulations

STANZA offers both, allowing shops to select the curing method that fits their coatings and workflow.

Automation & Material Handling: The Missing Link

Finishing bottlenecks often occur between machines, not inside them.

STANZA automation and material handling systems:

Move parts between sanding, coating, and curing
Maintain spacing and orientation
Reduce damage and handling errors
Improve safety and labor efficiency

Automation can be scaled—from simple conveyors to fully integrated finishing lines.