Complete Surface Finishing Solutions for Enhanced Performance

Transform your precision components with comprehensive surface treatments. From in-house finishing to specialized external processes, we deliver the exact surface properties your application demands.

Surface Finishing Capabilities

Comprehensive finishing options under one roof

  • In-house processes - Direct control over quality, timing, and specifications
  • Specialized partnerships - Trusted local vendors for advanced surface treatments
  • No logistical delays - Streamlined workflow from machining to finished components
  • Quality consistency - Unified standards across all finishing processes

Surface Finishing Options

Explore our comprehensive range of surface finishing treatments available for your precision components:

  • As machined
    Applicable to:
    Metals, Plastics
    Machining marks:
    Visible, light surface scratches
    Cosmetic availability:
    No
    Colour:
    N/A
    Tolerances:
    Tolerances are not affected
  • Smooth machining
    Applicable to:
    Metals, Plastics
    Machining marks:
    Visible, light surface scratches
    Cosmetic availability:
    No
    Colour:
    N/A
    Tolerances:
    Tolerances are not affected
  • Fine machining
    Applicable to:
    Metals
    Machining marks:
    Slightly visible
    Cosmetic availability:
    No
    Colour:
    N/A
    Tolerances:
    Tolerances are not affected
  • Polishing
    Applicable to:
    Metals
    Machining marks:
    Removed on primary surfaces
    Cosmetic availability:
    Always cosmetic
    Colour:
    N/A
    Tolerances:
    Met after polishing
  • Bead blasting
    Applicable to:
    Metals
    Machining marks:
    Removed for non-cosmetic, removed on primary surfaces for cosmetic
    Cosmetic availability:
    On request
    Colour:
    N/A
    Tolerances:
    Not affected except for specific features*
  • Brushing
    Applicable to:
    Metals
    Machining marks:
    Reduced for non-cosmetic, removed on primary surfaces for cosmetic
    Cosmetic availability:
    On request
    Colour:
    N/A
    Tolerances:
    Met after brushing
  • Anodizing Type II
    Applicable to:
    Aluminum
    Machining marks:
    Reduced for non-cosmetic, removed on primary surfaces for cosmetic
    Cosmetic availability:
    On request
    Colour:
    Black, Clear, Red, Blue, Gold, Orange
    Tolerances:
    Met after anodizing
  • Anodizing Type III
    Applicable to:
    Aluminum
    Machining marks:
    Visible under anodizing
    Cosmetic availability:
    No
    Colour:
    Black, Natural
    Tolerances:
    Met after anodizing
  • Black oxide
    Applicable to:
    Copper, Stainless steel, Alloy steel, Tool steel, Mild steel
    Machining marks:
    Visible
    Cosmetic availability:
    No
    Colour:
    Black
    Tolerances:
    Met after coating
  • Chromate conversion coating
    Applicable to:
    Aluminum
    Machining marks:
    Visible
    Cosmetic availability:
    No
    Colour:
    Clear
    Tolerances:
    Met after coating
  • Electroless nickel plating
    Applicable to:
    Mild steel, Aluminum, Stainless steel
    Machining marks:
    Reduced but visible
    Cosmetic availability:
    No
    Colour:
    Metallic (semi-bright)
    Tolerances:
    Met after electroless nickel plating
  • Powder coating
    Applicable to:
    Metals
    Machining marks:
    Removed
    Cosmetic availability:
    No
    Colour:
    Black, White, RAL/Pantone
    Tolerances:
    Met before powder coating
  • Brushed + electropolishing
    Applicable to:
    Stainless steel
    Machining marks:
    Removed on Primary surfaces
    Cosmetic availability:
    Always cosmetic
    Colour:
    N/A
    Tolerances:
    Met after electropolishing

Surface Finishing Applications

Enhanced components across industries

  • Aerospace parts - Anodized aluminum for corrosion resistance and weight reduction
  • Medical devices - Electropolished stainless steel for biocompatibility and cleanability
  • Optical components - Precision polishing for clarity and performance
  • Semiconductor equipment - Specialized coatings for chemical resistance and purity
  • Oil & gas components - Protective finishes for extreme environment durability

Surface Finishing Advantages

Why choose Shine for complete finishing solutions

  • Single-source convenience - Machining and finishing coordinated for faster delivery
  • Quality control - Unified inspection standards from raw material to finished part
  • Cost efficiency - Integrated processes eliminate handling and transportation costs
  • Technical expertise - Material and application knowledge for optimal finish selection

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