Surface Finish |
Applicable Materials |
Available Colors |
Surface Appearance |
Typical Tolerance Impact |
As-Machined |
Metals, Plastics, Carbon Fiber |
Natural Material Color |
Visible machining marks with a functional finish |
No impact on specified tolerances |
Bead Blasting |
Metals, Plastics |
Natural Material Color |
Uniform matte or satin finish with reduced surface reflections |
Minimal impact |
Polishing |
Metals |
Natural Material Color |
Smooth, refined and highly reflective surface |
Maintained after finishing |
Brushing |
Metals |
Natural Material Color |
Fine directional grain with a professional satin appearance |
Maintained after finishing |
Powder Coating |
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel |
Wide range of RAL colors |
Durable coating with matte, satin or gloss options |
Minor dimensional changes possible |
Painting |
Metals, Plastics |
Custom Colors |
Decorative or protective finish with smooth or textured appearance |
Minor dimensional changes possible |
Chromate Conversion Coating |
Aluminum |
Clear, Gold, Black, Olive Drab |
Corrosion-resistant finish while retaining the original texture |
Minimal impact |
Black Oxide |
Steel, Stainless Steel, Copper Alloys |
Black |
Matte black appearance with enhanced corrosion resistance |
Minimal impact |
Electroless Nickel Plating |
Metals, Plastics |
Silver |
Uniform metallic finish with improved wear and corrosion resistance |
Minimal impact |
Electroplating |
Metallic Materials |
Varies by plating type |
Decorative and functional metallic coating |
Minimal impact |
Anodizing Type II |
Aluminum |
Clear, Black, Blue, Red, Gold and Custom Colors |
Corrosion-resistant finish with excellent appearance and color consistency |
Minimal impact |
Anodizing Type III (Hard Oxide) |
Aluminum |
Natural, Dark Gray, Black |
Hard, wear-resistant surface for demanding applications |
Minimal impact |
Passivation |
Stainless Steel |
Natural Material Color |
Improves corrosion resistance while preserving the original appearance |
No impact on specified tolerances |