Industrial & Custom Surface Finishing Services

Elevate your custom parts with industrial-grade surface treatments. Offering enhanced durability, corrosion resistance, and flawless cosmetic finishes for global manufacturing.

ISO 9001:2015 certified finishing facility with full RoHS compliance. From anodizing to electropolishing, we deliver consistent, high-quality surface treatments for metal and plastic parts across all industries.

The Complete Surface Finish Catalog

Anodizing (Type II & III)

Color & Hardcoat for corrosion & wear resistance.

Powder Coating & Painting

Durable industrial finishes for extreme environments.

Electroplating

Zinc, Nickel, Chrome for wear resistance & conductivity.

Bead Blasting & Brushing

Matte and textured cosmetics to hide machining marks.

Polishing & Electropolishing

Mirror finishes & precise Ra reduction.

Passivation & Black Oxide

Rust prevention for steel components.

Precision Ra Control for Critical Applications

Precision control over surface roughness from Ra 3.2 μm (As Machined) down to Ra 0.1 μm (Mirror Finish) for critical aerospace and medical applications. Our finishing processes are calibrated to meet your exact Ra specification with CMM and profilometer verification.

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Material & Finish Compatibility

Not all finishes work on all materials. Use our compatibility matrix below to select the optimal surface treatment for your specific base material.

Aluminum (6061 / 7075 / 5052)

Lightweight, excellent machinability — broadest finish compatibility of any base material.

Anodizing (Type II & III)
Color & Hardcoat for corrosion and wear resistance. MIL-A-8625 compliant.
Adhesion
Durability
Powder Coating
Durable decorative finish. RAL color matching. Requires chromate pre-treatment.
Adhesion
Durability
Chem Film (Alodine)
MIL-DTL-5541 corrosion protection. Conductive. Used as primer base for paint.
Adhesion
Durability
Bead Blasting
Uniform matte surface with consistent Ra finish. Ideal pre-treatment for anodizing.
Adhesion
Durability

Note: Aluminum alloys with >2% copper content (e.g. 2024) may have reduced anodizing quality. Consult our engineers for 7075-T6 Type III hardcoat requirements.

Stainless Steel (304 / 316 / 17-4 PH)

High corrosion resistance in raw form. Finishing focuses on aesthetics and enhanced resistance.

Electropolishing
Removes surface material for mirror-bright finish. Improves corrosion resistance 30–50%.
Adhesion
Durability
Passivation
ASTM A967 / AMS 2700. Removes free iron; enhances native chromium oxide layer.
Adhesion
Durability
Powder Coating
Requires sand-blast pre-treatment for proper adhesion on stainless surfaces.
Adhesion
Durability
PVD Coating
Physical Vapor Deposition — TiN / CrN hard coatings for tooling and decorative use.
Adhesion
Durability

Note: 316L is recommended for marine / chloride environments. Passivation does not apply to 400-series ferritic grades without special process adjustment.

Carbon Steel (1018 / 1045 / 4140)

Prone to oxidation — surface treatment is mandatory. Broad coating compatibility.

Powder Coating
Most cost-effective durable finish for carbon steel. Requires iron phosphate pre-treatment.
Adhesion
Durability
Black Oxide
Hot alkaline blackening. Minimal dimensional change (0.0001"). Oil post-treatment required.
Adhesion
Durability
Zinc Electroplating
Sacrificial zinc layer. ASTM B633 standard. Clear, yellow or black chromate conversion.
Adhesion
Durability
Hot-Dip Galvanizing
Structural corrosion protection for heavy-duty environments. ASTM A123.
Adhesion
Durability

Note: High-strength steels (>1100 MPa / 36 HRC) require hydrogen embrittlement bake-out post-plating per ASTM F519. Confirm grade before ordering zinc plating.

Copper & Brass (C101 / C260 / C360)

Excellent electrical / thermal conductivity. Finishes selected to preserve or enhance these properties.

Electroplating (Nickel)
Bright or satin nickel for wear and tarnish resistance. Retains bulk conductivity.
Adhesion
Durability
Electroplating (Gold)
Hard gold (99.7% Au) for PCB contacts and connectors. 0.5–5.0 µm thickness range.
Adhesion
Durability
Electroplating (Tin)
RoHS-compliant solderable coating for electronics applications. ASTM B545.
Adhesion
Durability
Bead Blasting
Satin matte finish for cosmetic copper/brass parts. Excellent as plating base prep.
Adhesion
Durability

Note: Free-machining brass (C360) contains lead — surface treatments on food-contact or medical parts must use lead-free certified process lines. Declare application at order time.

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Quality Control & Inspection

Coating Thickness

XRF and eddy current tools for exact micron measurement on all coatings.

Salt Spray Testing

Rigorous testing to ASTM B117 for ultimate rust prevention assurance.

Color & Gloss Check

Precise matching to custom RAL/Pantone standards with spectrophotometer.

Ra 0.1

24+

100%

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