Production Level Surface Finishing
Surface treatment is one of the big parts for product manufacturing. Our comprehensive range of treatments includes anodizing, plating, powder coating, and painting, ensuring optimal protection and aesthetic appeal.
Surface Finishing with GreatLight
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.
Glproto 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.
| 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 | Metal |
 | 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 | Metals, Some Plastics |
 | Electrophoresis | Coating process using charged particles suspended in a solvent, typically for uniform finishes. | CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication | Metals, Some Plastics |
 | Brushed Finish | Mechanical polishing that produces a unidirectional satin finish. | CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication | Metals |
 | Chromed | Durable chrome plating surface treatment for wear resistance, hardness, and corrosion protection. | CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication | Metals |
Don’t skip the step that ensures longevity and quality; surface treatment plays a vital role in improving your products’ corrosion resistance and wear properties.