| Surface Finishes | Beschreibung | Services | Applicable Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
Surface
Finishes
As
Machined
|
Beschreibung Standard finish, surface roughness of 3.2 μm (126 μin), removes sharp edges and deburs parts cleanly. | Services CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication | Applicable Materials Metals, Plastics |
Surface
Finishes
Sand
Blasting
|
Beschreibung Powerfully propels blast media against surfaces to remove coatings and impurities. | Services CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication | Applicable Materials Metals, Plastics |
Surface
Finishes
Tumbling
|
Beschreibung Utilizes barrel or vibratory processes with abrasives to smooth and polish the surface of parts. | Services CNC Machining, Sheet metal fabrication | Applicable Materials Metals, Plastics, Glass |
Surface
Finishes
Elektropolieren
|
Beschreibung Electrochemical process that smoothens, polishes, and deburrs metal surfaces to a high gloss. | Services CNC machining | Applicable Materials Stainless steel, Copper, Aluminum |
Surface
Finishes
Heat
Treatment
|
Beschreibung Alters the physical (and sometimes chemical) properties of a material to achieve desired mechanical properties. | Services CNC machining | Applicable Materials Metalle |
Surface
Finishes
Alodine
|
Beschreibung Chemical treatment process providing corrosion protection and surface preparation for paint adhesion. | Services CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication | Applicable Materials Aluminum, Aerospace Alloys |
Surface
Finishes
Eloxieren
|
Beschreibung Electrochemical process that forms a durable, corrosion-resistant oxide layer on the surface of metals. | Services CNC Machining, Sheet metal fabrication | Applicable Materials Aluminium |
Surface
Finishes
Teflon
Coating
|
Beschreibung Applies a protective layer of PTFE to reduce friction and enhance corrosion resistance. | Services CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication, Injection molding | Applicable Materials Metals, Plastics |
Surface
Finishes
Black
Oxidize
|
Beschreibung Chemical bath that creates a black oxide coating on metal to improve corrosion resistance. | Services CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication | Applicable Materials Steel, Iron |
Surface
Finishes
Electroless
Plating
|
Beschreibung Deposition of a metal coating on substrates using an autocatalytic chemical process. | Services CNC machining, Injection molding, 3D printing | Applicable Materials Metals, Plastics |
Surface
Finishes
Galvanotechnik
|
Beschreibung Uses electric current to reduce dissolved metal cations to form a coherent metal coating. | Services CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication | Applicable Materials Metalle |
Surface
Finishes
Malerei
|
Beschreibung Application of paint for aesthetic improvements and protective coatings. | Services CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication, Injection molding, 3D printing | Applicable Materials Metals, Plastics, Wood |
Surface
Finishes
Passivierung
|
Beschreibung Chemical treatment to enhance the corrosion resistance of metals by removing free iron from the surface. | Services CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication | Applicable Materials Stainless Steel, Other Corrosion-resistant Alloys |
Surface
Finishes
Powder
Coating
|
Beschreibung Dry finishing process using powdered paint to provide a high-quality, durable finish. | Services CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication, Injection molding | Applicable Materials Metals, Some Plastics |
Surface
Finishes
Elektrophorese
|
Beschreibung Coating process using charged particles suspended in a solvent, typically for uniform finishes. | Services CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication | Applicable Materials Metals, Ceramics |
Surface
Finishes
Brushed
Finish
|
Beschreibung Mechanical polishing that produces a unidirectional satin finish. | Services CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication | Applicable Materials Metalle |
Surface
Finishes
SPI
Finish
|
Beschreibung SPI Finish standardizes surface textures on plastic parts, offering finishes from high-gloss to matte, ensuring consistent aesthetics and functionality in injection molding. | Services Injection molding | Applicable Materials Kunststoffe |
Surface
Finishes
Polieren
|
Beschreibung Smooths the surface to a bright, reflective finish; removes minor scratches and imperfections for aesthetic or functional purposes. | Services CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication | Applicable Materials 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.