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Finishes and Coatings for CNC Machined Parts

Compare practical surface finishes and advanced coatings that can improve wear, appearance, and corrosion resistance.

Standard Finishes

Compare three standard options for the appearance and edge condition of CNC machined components.

Deburred

A practical baseline that removes common machining burrs while retaining the natural material appearance.

Bead Blast + Deburr

A uniform matte texture suited to parts that benefit from a reduced-machining-mark appearance.

Sharp-Edge Break

A light finishing pass that softens exposed edges while preserving critical part geometry.

Anodizing Type II

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Anodizing Type III

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Powder Coating

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Chromate Plating

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Electroless Nickel Plating

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Advanced Post-Processing Matrix

ProcessDescriptionCompatible Materials
AnodizeProtective oxide treatment with visual finish options.Aluminum alloys
Powder coatBaked polymer coating for color and coverage.Metal substrates
Chem filmConductive conversion treatment.Aluminum alloys
Nickel plateUniform plated wear layer.Steel and copper alloys
Zinc plateSacrificial corrosion protection.Carbon and alloy steels
PassivationPost-machining surface conditioning.Stainless steels
Bead blastingUniform matte preparation for visible surfaces.Metals and rigid plastics
Part markingPermanent identification or traceability marking.Compatible metals and plastics
Silk screeningApplied graphics and durable labels.Finished metal surfaces
BrushingDirectional cosmetic texture for exposed metal.Stainless steel and aluminum
PolishingRefined surface preparation for selected parts.Metals
BlastingTexture preparation before coating or final use.Metals
ElectropolishingElectrochemical smoothing for selected steel parts.Stainless steels

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