Surface finishes & plating

Anodising provides corrosion resistance, while subsequent painting enhances functionality and aesthetics, optimising durability and aerodynamic efficiency for parts such as drag reduction systems (DRS).

This finish refers to the surface quality directly from the mould, determined by the wax pattern and ceramic shell, achieving a finish of 125 to 150 μin (Ra).

Black oxide is a chemical conversion coating process aimed at providing corrosion and wear resistance, while also offering a matte black appearance.

Cerakote is a ceramic-based coating known for its exceptional wear, corrosion, and heat resistance. Applied via a solvent-based curing process, it offers superior protection against abrasion, rust, and harsh environments while adding minimal weight.

Chrome finishes enhance aesthetics and functionality with durability, making them ideal for components exposed to friction due to their visual appeal and resilience.

E-coat provides a uniform finish on complex geometries with a thin layer of 20-30 microns.

Electroless nickel (EN) plating deposits a thin, even nickel alloy layer, enhancing corrosion and wear resistance and improving durability.

Extrude Hone enhances surface quality and internal properties by smoothing roughness, removing burrs, and improving fluid flow and heat transfer.

This conversion coating creates a hard iron nitride surface with exceptional wear, fatigue, and corrosion resistance.

Hard coat anodising enhances cast metal surfaces with superior abrasion resistance, protection against rust and chemicals, and electrical insulation, making it ideal for high-stress cast metal parts.

Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) enhances castings by using high pressure and temperature to close internal voids, improving strength, fatigue resistance, and dimensional stability.

Liquid paints are highly flexible, offering a wide range of colours, metallic finishes, and textures for exceptional customisation and visual appeal.

Media blasting uses abrasive materials such as shot, grit, sand, and glass beads to clean and enhance casting surfaces, providing customisable texture and appearance beyond 125 μin (Ra).

Nickel plating, through electroplating, deposits a thin nickel layer that offers superior corrosion and wear resistance, reducing friction and abrasion.

This finish is a form of conversion coating that interacts with the base alloy, revealing distinctive features including corrosion resistance, lubricity, adhesion, and more.

Pickling involves immersing castings in an acid solution to remove contaminants, oxides, and weld scale, which enhances the adhesion of subsequent finishes. Passivation treats the cleaned surface with a chemical solution to boost the natural oxide layer, further improving the metal’s resistance to corrosion and pitting.