Aluminium 2017A / 3.1325 / Al-Cu4Mg

Finishing options

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  As-machined

  This is a finish option with the fastest turnaround. Parts are left with visible tool marks and potentially sharp edges and burrs, which can be removed upon request.

  Final result:

  • Machining marks are visible
  • Light surface scratches are visible
• CNC machined part without surface finishes (3D render, aluminium)

  Bead blasting (3D render)

  

  Bead blasting

  Bead blasting involves spraying a pressurised stream of tiny beads of media, plastic or glass beads, from a nozzle onto the surface of the part. This removes the burrs and imperfections, leaving a smooth finish.
  

  Notes:

  The recommended part size is 6-600 mm in both height and width. Smaller parts are hard to hold and tough to produce an even surface.

  Final result:

  • Uniform, matte or satin-like appearance
  • Slightly grainy in the touch
• Black anodizing type II (3D render, aluminum shown)

  Blue anodizing type II (3D render, aluminum shown)

  Green anodizing type II (3D render, aluminum shown)

  Gold anodizing type II (3D render, aluminum shown)

  Orange anodizing type II (3D render, aluminum shown)

  Red anodizing type II (3D render, aluminum shown)

  Purple anodizing type II (3D render, aluminum shown)

  Anodizing (Type II)

  Type II anodize provides increased corrosion resistance and can be used as a base for paint and other finishes.

  Notes:

  • Involves using dyes to affect the part’s surface color
  • Type II coatings are susceptible to wear and may bleach or fade under prolonged direct sunlight
  • Possibility of requesting custom colors (RAL)

  Available colors:

  • Any custom RAL color
• Clear hardcoat anodizing type III (3D render, aluminum shown)

  Black hardcoat anodizing type III (3D render, aluminum shown)

  Gray hardcoat anodizing type III (3D render, aluminum shown)

  PTFE hardcoat anodizing type III (3D render, aluminum shown)

  Hardcoat anodizing (type III)

  Type III hardcoat anodize produces a thicker layer of standard anodizing, making it more durable and wear-resistant. Can be used as a base for paint and other finishes.

  Notes:

  • Colors tend to come out slightly dark due to thickness
  • Anodized colors cannot be matched to specific Pantone or RAL colors

  Available colors:

  • Any custom color
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  Annealing

  The annealing process involves the heating of a metal to or near the temperature at which recrystallisation begins without change in the stresses. After heating, the metal is cooled to room temperature in the oven or put in the sand.

  Final result:

  • Improved cold working capacity of the metal
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  Custom Finishing

  If you select a custom finish in the Instant Quoting Engine it will require manual review. Manual quoting usually takes 1-2 business days.

  Notes:

  Submitting for manual review with a custom request does not guarantee a quote.