SURFACE FINISHES
Surface Finish Options
Available Surface Finishes
| Finishes options | Materials | Color | Texture | Thickness | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As-machined | Metals, Plastics | n/a | More | ||
| Bead Blasted | ABS, Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel | white glossy | Matte | n/a | More |
| Anodized | Aluminum | Clear, black, grey, red, blue, gold | Smooth, matte finish | 1.8 μm to 25 μm | More |
| Powder Coating | Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel | Black (20% or 90% gloss), white (20% or 90% gloss) | Gloss or semi-gloss | 60μm to 100μm | More |
| Polishing | Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel | n/a | Glossy | n/a | More |
| Brushing | ABS, Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel | n/a | satin | n/a | More |
| Smooth machining | Metals, Plastics | n/a | Smooth finish | n/a | More |
| Black oxide | Steel, Stainless Steel | Black | Smooth, matte black | n/a | More |
| Electroless Nickel Plating | Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel | n/a | Smooth, glossy finish | 5μm to 8μm | More |
| Alodine | Aluminum | Clear, gold |
| 0.25μm to 1.0 µm | More |
| Electroplating | Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel | n/a | Smooth, glossy finish | More | |
| Zinc Plating | Steel, Stainless Steel | light blue coating, glossy black coating,(silver) | Smooth finish | 3μm to 8μm 8μm to 12μm | More |
| Nickel Plating | Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel | clear, matte, black | Smooth finish | 3μm to 8μm 8μm to 12μm | More |
| Passivating | Stainless Steel | n/a | Matte | More | |
| PTFE (Teflon) Coating | Steel, Aluminum | Black | Smooth | More | |
| Fine machining (Ra 0.8μm / Ra 32μin) | Metal, Plastics | n/a | Smooth | More | |
| Laser Cladding | Steel | n/a |
| More |
FAQ
Do you offer assistance throughout the process?
Yes, we believe in continuous customer communication. After you receive the quote, our engineers will meet with you to finalize the surface finishing requirements. The communication will be active until the parts are delivered to your door to maximize the parts’ quality and functionality.
What if the surface finish option I need doesnot appear on the list?
Yes, we offer all the surface finishing options, even if they are unavailable on the list. However, if you did not find the surface finish option in the list, you could still send us the quote request. Our engineers will consult you to discuss how
We will proceed with that.
What types of parts can I finish service from Prolean?
We provide surface finish service for almost any CNC machined product, from simple mechanical tools to intricate aerospace parts. Our surface finishing service will free your parts from scratches, stains, and blemishes. In addition, by applying an appropriate finishing approach, we can also treat the hanging marks and other minor defects.
Which surface finishing choice is best for my project?
The end-user application and material type determine it.For example, zinc plating or anodizing may be the ideal option if your parts are used in outdoor environments. At the same time, for interior use, a basic painting would suffice. Furthermore, some surface finishing options are only applicable for specific types of material. For example, Anodizing is only applicable for aluminum and titanium.
Why As machined surface finish not suitable for all cases?
As machined surface finishing is not appropriate for all cases, the operating environment causes surface degradation. Also, it is highly risky for corrosion formation and not good for aesthetic purposes.