Surface Finish
Description
Service Range
Materials
As Machined
Description:Standard finish, roughness 3.2 μm (126 μin). Removes sharp edges and deburrs cleanly.
Service Range:CNC Machining, Sheet Metal
Materials:Metals, Plastics
Sandblasting
Description:High-velocity projection of abrasive media to remove surface contaminants and create a textured matte finish.
Service Range:CNC Machining, Sheet Metal
Materials:Metals, Plastics
Tumbling
Description:Uses a barrel or vibratory process with abrasives to smooth and polish part surfaces.
Service Range:CNC Machining, Sheet Metal
Materials:Metals, Plastics, Glass
Electropolishing
Description:Electrochemical process that smoothes and deburrs metal surfaces to achieve a high-gloss finish.
Service Range:CNC Machining
Materials:Stainless Steel, Copper, Aluminum
Heat Treatment
Description:Controlled heating and cooling to alter physical properties, increasing hardness or strength.
Service Range:CNC Machining
Materials:Metal Products
Alodine (Chem Film)
Description:Chemical conversion coating that provides corrosion protection and improves paint adhesion.
Service Range:CNC Machining, Sheet Metal
Materials:Aluminum, Aerospace Alloys
Anodizing
Description:Electrochemical process forming a durable, corrosion-resistant oxide layer on metal surfaces.
Service Range:CNC Machining, Sheet Metal
Materials:Aluminum
Teflon Coating
Description:PTFE protective layer applied to reduce friction and enhance corrosion resistance.
Service Range:CNC Machining, Sheet Metal, Injection Molding
Materials:Metals, Plastics
Black Oxide
Description:Chemical bath creates a black iron oxide coating to improve corrosion resistance and reduce light reflection.
Service Range:CNC Machining, Sheet Metal
Materials:Steel
Electroless Plating
Description:Auto-catalytic chemical process depositing a uniform metal coating on the substrate.
Service Range:CNC Machining, Injection Molding, 3D Printing
Materials:Metals, Plastics
Electroplating
Description:Uses electrical current to deposit dissolved metal cations to form a coherent metal coating.
Service Range:CNC Machining, Sheet Metal
Materials:Metal Products
Painting
Description:Applying paint to improve aesthetics, branding, and provide a protective layer.
Service Range:CNC, Sheet Metal, Injection Molding, 3D Printing
Materials:Metals, Plastics, Wood
Passivation
Description:Chemical treatment to remove free iron from the surface, enhancing corrosion resistance.
Service Range:CNC Machining, Sheet Metal
Materials:Stainless Steel, Corrosion-resistant Alloys
Powder Coating
Description:Dry finishing process applying free-flowing thermoplastic or thermoset powder for a durable finish.
Service Range:CNC Machining, Sheet Metal, Injection Molding
Materials:Metals, Some Plastics
Electrophoresis (E-Coat)
Description:Coating process using charged particles suspended in a solvent for a uniform finish.
Service Range:CNC Machining, Sheet Metal
Materials:Metals, Ceramics
Brushed Finish
Description:Mechanical polishing creating a unidirectional satin finish.
Service Range:CNC Machining, Sheet Metal
Materials:Metal Products
SPI Finish
Description:Standardized surface textures for plastic parts ranging from high gloss to textured matte.
Service Range:Injection Molding
Materials:Plastics
Polishing
Description:Smoothing the surface to a bright, reflective finish; removes scratches and defects.
Service Range:CNC Machining, Sheet Metal
Materials:Metals, Some Rigid Plastics