Abundant Surface Finishes Services
| Type | Sub Type | Photo | Applicable To | Machining Marks | Cosmetic Availability | Color | Tolerances |
| As Machined | As Machined Ra 1.6 |  | Metals | Visible, light surface scratches | No | NA | Tolerances not affected |
| As Machined Ra 3.2 |  | Plastics | Visible, light surface scratches | No | NA | Tolerances not affected | |
| Mechanical Finishes | Beadblasting |  | Metals | Removed on primary surfaces | On request | NA | Not affected except for specific features |
| Mechanical Polishing |  | Metals, PMMA, PC | Removed on primary surfaces | Always cosmetic | NA | Met after polishing | |
| Brushing |  | Metals | Removed on primary surfaces | On request | NA | Met after brushing | |
| Media Tumbled |  | Aluminum,Steel | Reduced but visible | On request | NA | Met after tumbled | |
| Anodize | Type Il Anodize |  | Aluminum | Reduced but visible | On request | Clear, Black, Pantone | Met after anodizing |
| Type Ill Hardcoat Anodize |  | Aluminum | Visible under anodizing | No | Black, Natural | Met after anodizing | |
| Chemical Finishes | Passivation |  | Stainless Steel, Copper | Reduced but visible | No | NA | Met after passivation |
| Black Oxide |  | Copper, Steel | Visible | No | Black | Met after coating | |
| Chromate Conversion |  | Aluminum | Visible | No | Clear,Gold | Met after coating | |
| Electroless Nickel |  | Aluminum,Steel | Reduced but visible | No | Metallic (semi-bright) | Met after plating | |
| Electropolishing |  | Aluminum,Steel | Removed on primary surfaces | Always cosmetic | NA | Met after electropolishing | |
| Electroplating | Gold Plating |  | Steel, Copper | Polishing before plating | Always cosmetic | Gold | Met after electroplating |
| Silver Plating |  | Steel, Copper | Polishing before plating | Always cosmetic | Silver | Met after electroplating | |
| Zinc Plating |  | Steel, Copper | Polishing before plating | Always cosmetic | Natural,Black, Colorful | Met after electroplating | |
| Spray Coating | Powder Coating |  | Metals | Removed | Always cosmetic | Black, White, Pantone | Met after powder coating |
| Painting Spray |  | Metals | Removed | Always cosmetic | Black, White, Pantone | Met after painting spray | |
| Teflon Coating |  | Metals | Removed | Always cosmetic | Black | Met after Telfon coating | |
| Part Marking | Laser Engrave |  | Metals, Plastics | Visible | No | NA | Tolerances not affected |
| Silk Screening |  | Metals, Plastics | Visible | No | NA | Tolerances not affected | |
| Heat Treatment | Heat Treatment |  | Steel | Visible | No | NA | Met after heat treatment |
Cosmetic Finishes
Surface finishes serve dual roles, either functional or aesthetic. When they accomplish both, they are termed cosmetic finishes, ideal for enhancing the appearance of cosmetic parts. Ensuring flawless cosmetic part production involves taking extra precautions to minimize imperfections such as hang marks and tool-induced scratches.
Non-cosmetic
- As Machined Ra 1.6
- As Machined Ra 3.2
- Type Ill Hardcoat Anodize
- Passivation
- Black Oxide
- Chromate conversion coating(Alodine)
- Electroless Nickel
- Laser Engrave
- Silk Screen
- Heat Treatment
Cosmetic On Request
- Beadblasting
- Brushing
- Media Tumbled
- Type Il Anodize
Cosmetic By Default
- Hand Polishing
- Electropolishing
- Gold Plating
- Silver Plating
- Zinc Plating
- Copper Plating
- Powder Coating
- Painting Spray
- Teflon Coating
Defining an A and a B side
Surface finishing processes can introduce aesthetic imperfections on your parts, such as hang marks in the case of anodizing. To maintain a pristine appearance in critical areas, consider defining an A-side and B-side in your design:
A-side:
This represents the most visually significant surface, typically the one seen by users.
B-side:
This refers to the less critical surface, usually hidden from view after assembly.
We guarantee defect-free production for the primary A-side of your part. Meanwhile, minor defects like hang marks may be present on secondary B-side surfaces. Rest assured, both A-side and B-side surfaces will be free of scratches, stains, and blemishes.
Will The Part Have
Primary Surface
(A-side)
Secondary Surface
(B-side)
Scratches, stains, blemishes
No
No
Hanging marks
No
Minor hanging marks
Other minor defects
No
Up to 2 minor defects
