Surface Finishes We Offer

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 prototype or part you dream of to life.

Surface FinishesDescriptionServicesApplicable Materials
surface-finish-as-machinedAs MachinedStandard finish, surface roughness of 3.2 μm (126 μin), removes sharp edges and deburs parts cleanly.CNC machining, Sheet metal fabricationMetals, Plastics
surface-finish-sand-blastingSand BlastingPowerfully propels blast media against surfaces to remove coatings and impurities.CNC machining, Sheet metal fabricationMetals, Plastics
surface-finish-tumblingTumblingUtilizes barrel or vibratory processes with abrasives to smooth and polish the surface of parts.CNC Machining, Sheet metal fabricationMetals, Plastics, Glass
electropolish-finishElectropolishElectrochemical process that smoothens, polishes, and deburrs metal surfaces to a high gloss.CNC machiningStainless steel, Copper, Aluminum
surface-finish-heat-treatmentHeat TreatmentAlters the physical (and sometimes chemical) properties of a material to achieve desired mechanical properties.CNC machiningMetals
surface-finish-alodineAlodineChemical treatment process providing corrosion protection and surface preparation for paint adhesion.CNC machining, Sheet metal fabricationAluminum, Aerospace Alloys
anodizing-surface-finishAnodizingElectrochemical process that forms a durable, corrosion-resistant oxide layer on the surface of metals.CNC Machining, Sheet metal fabricationAluminum
surface-finish-teflon-coatingTeflon CoatingApplies a protective layer of PTFE to reduce friction and enhance corrosion resistance.CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication, Injection moldingMetals, Plastics
surface-finish-black-oxidizeBlack OxidizeChemical bath that creates a black oxide coating on metal to improve corrosion resistance.CNC machining, Sheet metal fabricationSteel, Iron
table icon 1Electroless PlatingDeposition of a metal coating on substrates using an autocatalytic chemical process.CNC machining, Injection molding, 3D printingMetals, Plastics
surface-finish-electroplatingElectroplatingUses electric current to reduce dissolved metal cations to form a coherent metal coating.CNC machining, Sheet metal fabricationMetals
surface-finish-paintingPaintingApplication of paint for aesthetic improvements and protective coatings.CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication, Injection molding, 3D printingMetals, Plastics, Wood
surface-finish-passivationPassivationChemical 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
surface-finish-powder-coatingPowder CoatingDry finishing process using powdered paint to provide a high-quality, durable finish.CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication, Injection moldingMetals, Some Plastics
surface-finish-electrophoresisElectrophoresisCoating process using charged particles suspended in a solvent, typically for uniform finishes.CNC machining, Sheet metal fabricationMetals, Ceramics
surface-finish-brushedBrushed FinishMechanical polishing that produces a unidirectional satin finish.CNC machining, Sheet metal fabricationMetals
surface-finish-moldSPI FinishSPI Finish standardizes surface textures on plastic parts, offering finishes from high-gloss to matte, ensuring consistent aesthetics and functionality in injection molding.Injection moldingPlastics

Other Surface Treatments

Except for these surface treatments above, we can provide you with others: Silkscreen Printing/Pad Printing/Laser Marking/Grinding, etc. If you would like more information about part surface finishing, please contact us.

Surface Treatment 
Silkscreen Printing
Pad Printing
Pad Printing
Laser Marking
Laser Marking
Grinding
Grinding

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