Finishes Quick Reference Guide
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Process
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Description
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Usage
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Finish Properties
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Impregnation
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A process that utilizes temperature, vacuum and/or pressure to repair or improve the reliability of porous parts. |
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Seals micro porosity in 90% to 95% of parts processed |
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Type III Industrial Hardcoat Anodizing
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Electro Chemical Process that interacts with the metal surface forming a new, extremely hard metal surface. May be masked to manage coverage. |
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Color Spectrum:
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Type II Industrial Conventional Anodizing
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Electro Chemical Process that interacts with the metal surface forming a uniform and highly durable protective coating. |
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Color Spectrum:
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Chromate Conversion & Non-Hexavalent Chromate Conversion
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Mechanical Chemical Process that reacts with the metal surface to form a conductive film that coats any aluminum surface. |
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Color Spectrum Luster Finish:
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MetaBrite™
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Mechanical Chemical Process that provides an aesthetically pleasing surface finish. |
Sand or Die Castings of:
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Color Spectrum Luster Finish
May be followed by Anodizing, Industrial Hardcoat or Impregnation. |
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Vibratory Finishing
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Gently vibrates parts in a non-marring media to remove small surface imperfections, rough edges and burrs. |
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Smooth Edges by Removing
May be followed by Chromate, Type II Anodizing (All Colors), Industrial Hardcoat or Impregnation on aluminum |