Surface Finishing
Surface finishing refers to different processes used to alter the surface of a manufactured product to give it a distinct or desired look and feel. Different techniques are used to improve the appearance, adherence, solderability, resistance to corrosion, hardness, conductivity, and many other characteristics of industrial components.
CreateProto offers a high-quality surface finishing service for all components and parts regardless of the machining method used in producing them. We have some skilled experts who only handle finishing assignments so the quality of work done on your products is of exceptional quality. If you desire a perfect finish for your prototypes and other manufactured components get in touch with our customer services team for a quick and accurate quotation.
What can you get form CreateProto?
We have experience in and regularly machine materials such as; Nickel Alloys (Inconel 625, 718, Monel K400), Super Duplex (F53, F55, F61), Duplex (F51, F60), Stainless Steel (Austenitic, Ferritic, Martensitic, Precipitation Hardened), Titanium, Alloy Steel (EN24T, EN19T), Tool Steel (D2, Ovar Supreme), Carbon Steel (LF2), Brass, Bronze, Aluminium, Copper, Acetal, PTFE, Peek, Nylon, Tufnol...
High gloss polishing
Sanding & polishing is one of the most common finishes for prototyping. Sanding is the very basic process to remove cutting marks or printing marks, in order to get a smooth surface. Get ready for a further finish such as sandblasted, painted, chromed…
Starting from rough sandpaper, when you reach 2000 sandpaper the part surface is smooth enough for high gloss polishing to obtain shiny surface or mirror look, transparent such as light guide, lens.
Painting
Painting is a very flexible way to create a different surface appearance.We can achieve:
Matt
Satin
High GlossTexture (spanght & Heavy)
Soft Touch ( Rubber spanke)
Tinted
Tinted is another option to color plastic prototypes besides painting. It is a good solution for turn signal, tail lamp.
Material suit for tinted:
ABS
PMMA
PC
PS
Chromed & Metallizing
Chromed
Metalspanzing
Chrome Sputtering
Color Plating
Zinc Plating
Tinning
Logo & Symbol
We can offer:
Silk-Screen
Pad Printing
Rub on
Laser Engraving
Anodized
Anodized Type 2
Anodized Type 3
Chemical Film/Alodine
More
Electrophoresis
Sandblasted & Bead blasted
Heat treatment
Blacking
Water Transfer
Get a Customized Quote in 24 Hours or Less
Request a quote with our Quick Quote tool or by giving us a call. A CreateProto engineer will review your design and send you a price in 24 hours or less. Machined products typically typically ship in 1-2 weeks for small orders and 3-6 weeks for larger runs.