Finishing

Surface Finishing Techniques

A complete guide to surface finishing techniques from grinding to coating and electroplating. Improve the functionality, aesthetics and durability of your parts.

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Surface Finishing Categories

Different approaches to surface treatment depending on your objectives.

Mechanical Finishing

  • Grinding and polishing
  • Sandblasting
  • Tumbling
  • Brushing

Chemical Finishing

  • Anodizing
  • Electroplating
  • Passivation
  • Chemical etching

Coating & Painting

  • Powder coating
  • Wet painting
  • PVD coating
  • Thermal spraying

Material-Specific Treatments

Aluminum

  • Anodizing Type II/III
  • Bead blasting
  • Chromate conversion

Steel

  • Galvanizing
  • Powder coating
  • Blackening

Plastic

  • Vapor smoothing
  • Painting
  • Texture application

Selection Criteria

Functional Requirements

  • Corrosion resistance
  • Wear resistance
  • Conductivity
  • Hardness improvement

Aesthetic Requirements

  • Surface roughness
  • Gloss level
  • Color consistency
  • Texture uniformity

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