Surface Finish Options

Professional surface finishing services to enhance appearance, durability, and functionality of your machined parts.

Metal Surface Finishes

As Machined

Included

Standard CNC machined finish with visible tool marks

Appearance:

Matte gray with directional tool marks

Applications: Internal components, prototypes, test parts

Bead Blasted

£

Uniform matte texture created by glass bead blasting

Appearance:

Uniform matte gray, hides tool marks

Applications: Enclosures, visible parts, pre-coating prep

Tumbled

£

Smooth edges and satin finish via mass finishing

Appearance:

Smooth, rounded edges with satin texture

Applications: Parts requiring smooth edges, decorative components

Brushed

££

Directional grain finish for aesthetic appeal

Appearance:

Linear grain pattern, satin finish

Applications: Consumer products, decorative panels, enclosures

Polished

££

Mirror-like smooth finish created by buffing

Appearance:

Highly reflective, mirror-like surface

Applications: Decorative parts, molds, medical instruments

Anodized Type II

££

Standard anodizing for aluminum with color options

Appearance:

Colored protective layer (clear, black, red, blue, gold)

Applications: Aerospace, consumer products, decorative parts

Anodized Type III (Hard Coat)

£££

Thick, hard anodizing for extreme wear resistance

Appearance:

Thick gray-black coating, extremely hard surface

Applications: High-wear applications, hydraulic components

Chromic Acid Anodising

£££

Thin, corrosion-resistant anodic coating for aerospace

Appearance:

Thin gray-green coating, excellent corrosion protection

Applications: Aerospace components, military applications, structural parts

Powder Coating

££

Durable colored coating electrostatically applied

Appearance:

Smooth, uniform color finish (many colors available)

Applications: Outdoor equipment, consumer products, frames

Chrome Plating

£££

Decorative and protective chromium coating

Appearance:

Bright, reflective silver finish

Applications: Automotive parts, decorative components

Electroless Nickel Plating

£££

Uniform nickel coating with excellent corrosion resistance

Appearance:

Uniform gray finish, even coating thickness

Applications: Aerospace, automotive, oil & gas equipment

Black Oxide

£

Matte black finish for ferrous metals

Appearance:

Matte to semi-gloss black finish

Applications: Tools, fasteners, automotive components

Zinc Plating

£

Corrosion protection for steel parts

Appearance:

Bright metallic silver finish

Applications: Fasteners, brackets, general hardware

Passivation

££

Chemical treatment for stainless steel corrosion resistance

Appearance:

No visual change, improved corrosion resistance

Applications: Medical devices, food equipment, marine hardware

Electropolishing

£££

Electrochemical process for ultra-smooth finish

Appearance:

Bright, ultra-smooth, reflective surface

Applications: Medical devices, pharmaceutical equipment, cleanroom parts

Painting

££

Custom color spray paint application

Appearance:

Matte, satin, or gloss finish in custom colors

Applications: Prototypes, enclosures, consumer products

WS2 Coating

£££

Tungsten disulfide dry lubricant coating

Appearance:

Dark gray/black low-friction coating

Applications: Aerospace bearings, gears, high-temp applications

DLC Coating

££££

Diamond-Like Carbon coating for extreme hardness

Appearance:

Dark gray to black, extremely hard surface

Applications: Cutting tools, precision components, wear parts

Price Guide: £ = Budget-friendly | ££ = Moderate | £££ = Premium | ££££ = Specialist

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