At Hipins, we don’t just manufacture pins; we breathe life into ideas through precision craftsmanship and collaborative excellence. Our process reflects a seamless blend of artistic vision, engineering discipline, and operational rigor—a combination that defines who we are and what we deliver. Behind every custom pin lies a symphony of coordinated steps and professional dedication, making Hipins not just a supplier but a strategic partner in quality.
Understanding the Pin-Making Process at Hipins
1. Color Filling: Where Designs Come Alive
The first visible transformation in the production process happens during color filling. Using Pantone Matching System (PMS), our trained technicians manually inject enamel into recessed areas of the metal base. This isn’t just about color; it’s about precision alignment, fluidity control, and achieving uniformity across hundreds or thousands of units. This step is executed by hand, ensuring that each pin reflects the client’s design intent with perfect accuracy.
Color technicians are trained to mix and match shades precisely, accounting for drying curves and enamel thickness. The paint must flow just enough to settle into every crevice but not overflow the metal walls. At Hipins, this delicate balance is achieved through rigorous testing and SOP-based instruction.
2. Wet Grinding: Achieving a Seamless Surface
Following color filling, hard enamel pins undergo a wet grinding process. This step flattens the enamel to the level of the metal lines, creating a flush, glass-like surface. Done improperly, this step can damage the enamel or compromise the metal relief. At Hipins, we use fine abrasives and multi-angle equipment to grind the surface gently, ensuring clarity in detail and uniform texture across every pin.
Grinding parameters, such as wheel pressure, speed, and water volume, are carefully monitored and logged. Our technicians understand that a single miscalculation can compromise a full batch. That’s why we invest in both machine accuracy and human craftsmanship.
3. Plating: Enhancing the Aesthetic and Durability
The visual character of the pin is significantly influenced during the plating phase. Our electroplating tanks are precisely calibrated for metals such as gold, nickel, black nickel, antique bronze, and silver. With tight control over timing, temperature, and bath composition, we achieve both visual consistency and long-term durability.
Hipins also offers custom finishes like satin, sandblasted, or dual-tone plating, all executed under controlled conditions. Every piece is individually checked for flaws like pinholes, peeling, or uneven coating.
4. Mass Production and Quality Synchronization
Large-scale orders at Hipins are never synonymous with mass neglect. Every production batch is tracked with a unique order ID, real-time dashboard updates, and cross-departmental communication. We implement layered quality control with inline inspection, post-processing checks, and final product reviews.
We’ve integrated barcode scanning, inspection checklists, and approval loops into every production round. This means that every pin undergoes visual, dimensional, and adhesion testing—ensuring not just volume, but verified quality.
Behind the Scenes: A Human-Centric Production Ecosystem
What truly sets Hipins apart is not just machinery or process—it is the human network that powers them. Every order activates collaboration between our design engineers, production technicians, colorists, quality assurance specialists, and customer service coordinators. Our internal platform registers over 100 micro-updates per order, fostering transparent communication across departments.
Each step is traceable, and each responsibility clearly defined. Weekly status reports with photo evidence are shared directly with clients, offering full visibility into their order.
Why Hipins? Beyond Manufacturing
Clients who work with Hipins stay with us because we offer more than a finished product—we offer an experience built on precision, integrity, and responsiveness. Our pins are worn at global expos, awarded in international competitions, displayed by influencers, and collected by passionate fans. Whether you’re ordering 100 or 100,000 pieces, Hipins aligns scalable production with artisanal quality.
With Hipins, every pin is a statement—a testament to care, collaboration, and craft.