The process of CNC machining parts will leave visible tool marks. In order to meet the corrosion resistance,
wear resistance, aesthetics or other functional requirements of the product, various surface finishing
processes
can be used to achieve the required surface finish. The common surface finish processes we provide include:
grinding, polishing, electroplating (nickel plating, chromium plating), anodizing, black passivation (Black
Oxide), brushing, electropolishing, sand blasting, painting, printing (silk screen printing, pad printing,
hot
transfer printing), laser etching, phosphating, powder coating, epoxy, etc.
Name
Image
Description
Material
Color
Texture
Note
Anodizing
Anodizing is an electrochemical process. It is a surface treatment process that uses electrochemistry to form a layer of aluminum oxide protective film on the surface of aluminum and aluminum alloys, thereby improving the corrosion resistance of parts, enhancing wear resistance and hardness, and protecting the metal surface. As well as achieving a more attractive finish.
Aluminum, magnesium, titanium
Clear, any RAL code or Pantone number
Smooth, matte finish
Painting
Painting is often used to improve the appearance of products, provide a good touch, improve corrosion resistance, etc. The color of the painted parts can be selected according to your wishes.
All metals (aluminum, stainless steel, steel, copper etc.), plastic
Any RAL code or Pantone number
Colorful, UV coating, hand-feeling paint, etc
Electropolishing
Electropolishing is a technology that uses metal workpieces as anodes and conducts electrolysis in a suitable electrolyte to selectively reduce rough surfaces and burrs to improve surface smoothness. The material most commonly used for electrolytic polishing is stainless steel
All metals (aluminum, stainless steel, steel, copper etc.)
Natural metal color
Smooth, mirror finish
Brushing
Brushing is a surface treatment method that uses a turntable with a grinding wheel to polish the workpiece to form a fixed pattern on the surface of the product and make the product more beautiful.
All metals (aluminum, stainless steel, steel, copper etc.)
Natural metal color
Smooth
Powder coating
Powder coating is a process in which an electrostatic spraying machine is used to spray powder coating onto the surface of a workpiece, and then cured by high temperature or ultraviolet light to form a powdery coating with excellent corrosion resistance, high strength, and aging resistance.
All metals (aluminum, stainless steel, steel)
Any RAL code or Pantone number
N/A
Bead Blasting
Bead blasting is often used to remove surface machining marks on machined parts and improve surface quality. Generally, the sandblasted surface is matte. The size of the sand material can be selected according to the needs to obtain frosted surfaces with different roughness.
All metals, plastic
N/A
Matte
Alodine (Chromate Conversion Coating)
Alodine is a chemical paint. Used to passivate and protect workpieces from corrosion to improve the corrosion resistance of metal alloys while maintaining their conductive properties.
Aluminum and copper alloys
Clear or yellow
N/A
Black oxide
Black oxide is a process that adds a layer of black oxide to the surface of black metal to improve corrosion resistance and wear resistance.
Iron, zinc, steel, stainless steel, and copper
Black
Smooth matte
Polishing
Polishing is a processing method that uses physical friction or chemical interference on parts to obtain a smooth, shiny surface.
Iron, zinc, steel, stainless steel, brass, copper, plastics
N/A
Smooth
Electroplating
Electroplating is a process that uses the principle of electrolysis to attach a metal film to the surface of metal (nickel, chromium, zinc, etc.) or other materials to obtain corrosion resistance, wear resistance, conductivity, reflection, and improve aesthetics.
Aluminum, copper alloys, stainless steel, plastics
N/A
Smooth, mirror or mattle finish
Printing
Printing is divided into silk screen printing, pad printing, heat transfer printing, etc. The ink is printed on the product through the screen, which is often used to make LOGO, website, etc.
metal, plastic, rubber, wood
Any RAL code or Pantone number
N/A
Laser etching
Both laser engraving and etching use the intense heat of a laser beam to leave permanent marks on the surface of a part
metal, plastic
N/A
N/A
Phosphating
Phosphating is a chemical surface anti-corrosion treatment method. The metal surface reacts with a phosphate aqueous solution to form an insoluble conversion layer. While enhancing the anti-corrosion ability, it can also improve the anti-friction performance.
There are three types of phosphating treatments: iron, zinc and manganese. Manganese phosphating is generally considered to have higher corrosion resistance, while iron phosphating is more stable at higher pressures and temperatures than zinc phosphating.
carbon steel, low-alloy steel, and cast iron
N/A
N/A
Vapor deposition
Vapor deposition is a thin film deposition technique in which source material is physically evaporated within a vacuum chamber. When deposited onto a cooled substrate surface, this vapor condenses into a thin film layer for wear resistance, corrosion protection, visual effects, etc.
Metal, plastic
RAL code or Pantone number
Depends on the surface roughness of the substrate