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| Surface Finishes | Description | Services | Applicable Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
As Machined
| Standard finish, surface roughness of 3.2 μm (126 μin), removes sharp edges and deburs parts cleanly. | CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication | Metals, Plastics |
Sand Blasting
| Powerfully propels blast media against surfaces to remove coatings and impurities. | CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication | Metals, Plastics |
Tumbling
| Utilizes barrel or vibratory processes with abrasives to smooth and polish the surface of parts. | CNC Machining, Sheet metal fabrication | Metals, Plastics, Glass |
Electropolish
| Electrochemical process that smoothens, polishes, and deburrs metal surfaces to a high gloss. | CNC machining | Stainless steel, Copper, Aluminum |
Heat Treatment
| Alters the physical (and sometimes chemical) properties of a material to achieve desired mechanical properties. | CNC machining | Metals |
Alodine
| Chemical treatment process providing corrosion protection and surface preparation for paint adhesion. | CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication | Aluminum, Aerospace Alloys |
Anodizing
| Electrochemical process that forms a durable, corrosion-resistant oxide layer on the surface of metals. | CNC Machining, Sheet metal fabrication | Aluminum |
Teflon Coating
| Applies a protective layer of PTFE to reduce friction and enhance corrosion resistance. | CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication, Injection molding | Metals, Plastics |
Black Oxidize
| Chemical bath that creates a black oxide coating on metal to improve corrosion resistance. | CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication | Steel, Iron |
Electroless Plating
| Deposition of a metal coating on substrates using an autocatalytic chemical process. | CNC machining, Injection molding, 3D printing | Metals, Plastics |
Electroplating
| Uses electric current to reduce dissolved metal cations to form a coherent metal coating. | CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication | Metals |
Painting
| Application of paint for aesthetic improvements and protective coatings. | CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication, Injection molding, 3D printing | Metals, Plastics, Wood |
Passivation
| Chemical treatment to enhance the corrosion resistance of metals by removing free iron from the surface. | CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication | Stainless Steel, Other Corrosion-resistant Alloys |
Powder Coating
| Dry finishing process using powdered paint to provide a high-quality, durable finish. | CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication, Injection molding | Metals, Some Plastics |
Electrophoresis
| Coating process using charged particles suspended in a solvent, typically for uniform finishes. | CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication | Metals, Ceramics |
Brushed Finish
| Mechanical polishing that produces a unidirectional satin finish. | CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication | Metals |
SPI Finish
| SPI Finish standardizes surface textures on plastic parts, offering finishes from high-gloss to matte, ensuring consistent aesthetics and functionality in injection molding. | Injection molding | Plastics |
Polishing
| Smooths the surface to a bright, reflective finish; removes minor scratches and imperfections for aesthetic or functional purposes. | CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication | Metals , some hard plastics |
RapidDirect is proficient in facilitating the production and prototyping of large machined parts, be it metal or plastic. We boast a substantial CNC machining build envelope measuring 2000 mm x 1500 mm x 300 mm. This ensures we can accommodate even sizable parts, including those tailored for furniture or architectural applications.
RapidDirect is proficient in facilitating the production and prototyping of large machined parts, be it metal or plastic. We boast a substantial CNC machining build envelope measuring 2000 mm x 1500 mm x 300 mm. This ensures we can accommodate even sizable parts, including those tailored for furniture or architectural applications.
RapidDirect is proficient in facilitating the production and prototyping of large machined parts, be it metal or plastic. We boast a substantial CNC machining build envelope measuring 2000 mm x 1500 mm x 300 mm. This ensures we can accommodate even sizable parts, including those tailored for furniture or architectural applications.