Available Surface Finishes for You Choosing
Part surfacing finishing techniques can either be for functional or aesthetic purposes. Each technique has requirements, such as materials, color, texture, and price. Below are the specifications of the plastic finishing techniques rendered by us.
Brushed (Ra 1.2μm / Ra 47μin)
Linear pattern with uniform texture
Bead blasted
Grainy texture that reduces machining marks
Powder coated
Wear-resistant, compatible with all metals
Black oxide
Dark, attractive matte finish
Electroless Nickel Plating
Uniform finish, with excellent resistance to wear
Bead Blasted + Anodized type II (Glossy)
A glossy, corrosion-resistant finish ideal for cosmetic parts
As machined + Anodized type II
Affordable anodizing option, improves wear and corrosion resistance
Brushed + Anodized type II (Glossy)
Uniform directional grain and glossy finish
Bead blasted + Anodized type II (Matte)
Uniform matte finish, excellent wear and corrosion resistance
As machined + Anodized type III (Hardcoat)
Thick, durable layer resistant to abrasion, corrosion, and chemical damage
Brushed + Electropolished (Ra 0.8μm / Ra 32μin)
Uniform directional pattern with a surface roughness of Ra 0.8 μm or Ra 32 μin
Chromate Conversion Coating
Thin, protective film that offers superior corrosion resistance and enhances adhesion
Glossy
The SPI grade A1, A2, and A3 surface finishes are made with diamond buffing for a glossy and shiny surface finish.
Semi-glossy
The SPI standard B1, B2, and B3 grade surface treatment uses grit sandpaper paper to yield a semi-glossy surface finish.
Matte
The C1, C2, and C3 SPI grade surface treatments use grit sanding stones to achieve rough texture and uneven surface.
Textured
D1, D2, and D3 grade treatments use dry blast glass beads, and oxides for the surface finish to produce a very coarse and textured surface.
Anodizing
Anodizing improves corrosion resistance, enhancing wear resistance and hardness, and protecting the metal surface. Widely used in mechanical parts, aircraft, and automobile parts, precision instruments, etc.
Bead Blasting
Bombarding a material’s surface with tiny glass beads or ceramic particles results in a uniform, matte finish that can eliminate surface imperfections and machine marks while simultaneously improving the part’s resistance to wear and corrosion.
Powder Coating
To create a robust and uniform coating, dry powder is applied to the material and baked at high temperatures. This process endows the parts with superb resistance to corrosion, chipping, and fading. Depending on the type of powder, the texture of the coating can be either glossy or matte.
Electroplating
Electroplating can be functional, decorative or corrosion-related. Many industries use the process, including the automotive sector, in which chrome-plating of steel automobile parts is common.