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High-quality surface finishing services improve your part’s aesthetics and functions regardless of the manufacturing process used. Deliver quality metal, composites, and plastic finishing services so you can bring the pro

Surface FinishesDescriptionServicesApplicable Materials

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As Machined

Standard finish, surface roughness of 3.2 μm (126 μin), removes sharp edges and deburs parts cleanly.CNC machining, Sheet metal fabricationMetals, Plastics

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Sand Blasting

Powerfully propels blast media against surfaces to remove coatings and impurities.CNC machining, Sheet metal fabricationMetals, Plastics

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Electropolish

Electrochemical process that smoothens, polishes, and deburrs metal surfaces to a high gloss.CNC machiningStainless steel, Copper, Aluminum

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Heat Treatment

Alters the physical (and sometimes chemical) properties of a material to achieve desired mechanical properties.CNC machiningMetals

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Anodizing

Electrochemical process that forms a durable, corrosion-resistant oxide layer on the surface of metals.CNC Machining, Sheet metal fabricationAluminum

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Black Oxidize

Chemical bath that creates a black oxide coating on metal to improve corrosion resistance.CNC machining, Sheet metal fabricationSteel, Iron

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Electroplating

Uses electric current to reduce dissolved metal cations to form a coherent metal coating.CNC machining, Sheet metal fabricationMetals

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Painting

Application of paint for aesthetic improvements and protective coatings.CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication, Injection molding, 3D printingMetals, Plastics, Wood

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Passivation

Chemical treatment to enhance the corrosion resistance of metals by removing free iron from the surface.CNC machining, Sheet metal fabricationStainless Steel, Other Corrosion-resistant Alloys

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Powder Coating

Dry finishing process using powdered paint to provide a high-quality, durable finish.CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication, Injection moldingMetals, Some Plastics

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Brushed Finish

Mechanical polishing that produces a unidirectional satin finish.CNC machining, Sheet metal fabricationMetals