Surface Finishing Options for Titanium
Surface finishing enhances the durability and aesthetics of custom titanium parts, providing additional protection against corrosion and wear. e offer various surface finishing options tailored to your needs, ensuring your components achieve the desired look and functionality. They include polishing, anodizing, passivation, powder coating, bead blasting, and more. Each finish provides distinct advantages, ensuring you can choose the option that best meets your requirements.
As machined:Titanium parts can be left with a machined finish, showing tool marks and no additional treatment.
Polishing:Polishing can be used on titanium to achieve a smooth, reflective surface, enhancing its aesthetic appeal.
Sand Blasting:Sandblasting is suitable for titanium, giving it a matte, textured finish.
Tumbling:Tumbling smooths out the surface of titanium, often leaving it with a matte finish.
Electropolish:Electropolishing can give titanium a bright, reflective finish and improve its corrosion resistance.
Alodine:Although primarily for aluminum, some Alodine treatments can be applied to titanium for corrosion protection.
Anodizing:Titanium can be anodized, producing vibrant colors and enhancing corrosion resistance, commonly used in medical and decorative applications.
Electroless Nickel:Electroless nickel plating can be applied to titanium for improved wear resistance and corrosion protection.
Painting:Titanium can be painted for additional protection and customization, although it is not commonly used due to titanium’s inherent corrosion resistance.
Powder Coating:Powder coating offers a durable and customizable finish for titanium, providing excellent protection against wear and corrosion.
Brushed Finish:Brushing titanium creates a fine, linear texture, often for decorative purposes.