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Surface finishing

Functional and cosmetic finishes applied in-house or through audited, qualified partners.

As Machined

As Machined

Ra 1.6 µm / 63 µin

The standard finish: visible tool marks, Ra 1.6 µm, sharp edges broken by hand. Lowest cost and perfectly adequate for internal, non-cosmetic parts.

Typical thickness
Available colours
Natural
Suitable substrates
All metals, All plastics
Bead Blasting

Bead Blasting

Glass bead #80 – #220 / Al₂O₃

A uniform matte texture that hides tool marks and gives parts a clean industrial appearance. Often applied before anodising to even out the final colour.

Typical thickness
Removes ~0.01 mm
Available colours
Matte natural
Suitable substrates
Aluminium, Stainless steel, Steel, Titanium, Brass
Anodising (Type II)

Anodising (Type II)

MIL-A-8625 Type II, ISO 7599

An electrochemically grown oxide layer that resists corrosion and wear, accepts dye in a wide colour range, and remains electrically insulating.

Typical thickness
5 – 25 µm
Available colours
ClearBlackRedBlueGoldGreenGreyCustom RAL
Suitable substrates
Aluminium alloys
Hard Anodising (Type III)

Hard Anodising (Type III)

MIL-A-8625 Type III

A thicker, denser oxide reaching 60 HRC equivalent surface hardness — specified where the surface slides, seals or takes abrasion in service.

Typical thickness
25 – 80 µm
Available colours
Dark greyBlack
Suitable substrates
Aluminium alloys
Passivation

Passivation

ASTM A967, AMS 2700

A nitric or citric acid treatment that removes free iron from stainless surfaces and restores the chromium oxide layer, dramatically improving corrosion resistance.

Typical thickness
Nanometre oxide film
Available colours
Natural
Suitable substrates
Stainless steel, Titanium
Electropolishing

Electropolishing

ASTM B912

Electrochemical levelling that removes a controlled surface layer, leaving a bright, ultra-smooth, easily cleanable finish — the standard for pharmaceutical and vacuum service.

Typical thickness
Removes 5 – 25 µm
Available colours
Bright natural
Suitable substrates
Stainless steel, Titanium, Copper alloys
Powder Coating

Powder Coating

ISO 12944, Qualicoat

An electrostatically applied, oven-cured polymer coat — tough, UV-stable, available in any RAL colour and in gloss, satin or texture.

Typical thickness
60 – 120 µm
Available colours
Full RAL rangePantone matchingTextured
Suitable substrates
Steel, Aluminium, Galvanised steel
Zinc Plating

Zinc Plating

ASTM B633, ISO 4042

A sacrificial coating that protects steel from corrosion at low cost, with clear, yellow or black passivation and optional sealant for extended salt-spray performance.

Typical thickness
5 – 25 µm
Available colours
Clear/blueYellowBlackOlive
Suitable substrates
Steel, Cast iron
Electroless Nickel

Electroless Nickel

ASTM B733, ISO 4527

An autocatalytic nickel-phosphorus deposit of uniform thickness even inside bores and blind features — corrosion resistant, hard and solderable.

Typical thickness
10 – 50 µm
Available colours
Satin nickel
Suitable substrates
Steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium, Copper alloys
Black Oxide

Black Oxide

MIL-DTL-13924, ISO 11408

A conversion coating that blackens steel with almost no dimensional change — ideal where an optical black surface is needed on a part already at final size.

Typical thickness
< 2 µm
Available colours
Matte black
Suitable substrates
Steel, Stainless steel, Cast iron
Chromate Conversion

Chromate Conversion

MIL-DTL-5541 Type I / II

A thin conversion layer (Alodine / Iridite) that protects aluminium while remaining electrically conductive — the standard under paint and on grounded assemblies.

Typical thickness
< 1 µm
Available colours
ClearGold/iridescent
Suitable substrates
Aluminium alloys, Magnesium
Polishing & Brushing

Polishing & Brushing

Ra 0.05 – 0.8 µm, #4 / #8 grain

Mechanical finishing from a directional satin grain to a mirror Ra 0.05 µm — for visible surfaces, optical components and hygienic equipment.

Typical thickness
Removes 0.01 – 0.05 mm
Available colours
MirrorSatinBrushed
Suitable substrates
Stainless steel, Aluminium, Brass, Acrylic
Laser Marking & Engraving

Laser Marking & Engraving

ISO/IEC 16022 Data Matrix, UDI

Permanent part numbers, logos, Data Matrix and serial codes marked without consumables — traceable, abrasion-proof and legible after sterilisation.

Typical thickness
0.01 – 0.1 mm depth
Available colours
Black annealWhite frostEngraved
Suitable substrates
All metals, Most engineering plastics

Custom RAL or Pantone matching is available on request. Please state the standard and class on your drawing.

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