#4 #6 #8 FINISHES
#4 Finish
#6 Finish
#8 Finish
There are a number of stainless steel finishing options that alter more than just the appearance of the material. Whatever the intended use, choosing the right finish option is essential. That's why we don't just provide the service to our partners, we also make sure that it suits the project well with the help of our Metal Finishing Experts.
#4 Finishes
- Architectural Finish – Also called Brushed, Directional or Satin Finish
- A #4 Architectural Finish - Characterized by fine polishing grit lines that are uniform and directional in appearance. It is produced by polishing the metal with a 80- 180 grit belt or wheel finish. (65 RA – 30 RA)
- 4 Dairy or Sanitary Finish - This finish is commonly used for the medical and food industry – almost exclusively used on stainless steel. Great care should be taken in removing the surface defects in the metal – like pits – that could allow bacteria to grow. This finish is produced by polishing with a 180 – 240 grit belt. (30 RA – 20 RA)
#6 Finish
- Fine Grain - This finish is produced by polishing with a 180 – 280 grit belt. (20 RA – 12 RA)
#8 Mirror Finish
- “Mirror” bright finishes with clear reflection – Very light haze. All surface defects are removed. The part is buffed and then color buffed to achieve a mirror finish. The quality of this finish can depend on the quality of the metal being polished. Castings that have pits will be difficult – if not impossible polish to a #8.
#4 Finish
#6 Finish
#8 Finish
There are a number of stainless steel finishing options that alter more than just the appearance of the material. Whatever the intended use, choosing the right finish option is essential. That's why we don't just provide the service to our partners, we also make sure that it suites the project well with the help of our Metal Finishing Experts.
#4 Finishes
-Architectural Finish – Also called Brushed, Directional or Satin Finish
-A #4 Architectural Finish - Characterized by fine polishing grit lines that are uniform and directional in appearance. It is produced by polishing the metal with a 80- 180 grit belt or wheel finish. (65 RA – 30 RA)
-4 Dairy or Sanitary Finish - This finish is commonly used for the medical and food industry – almost exclusively used on stainless steel. Great care should be taken in removing the surface defects in the metal – like pits – that could allow bacteria to grow. This finish is produced by polishing with a 180 – 240 grit belt. (30 RA – 20 RA)
#6 Finish
Fine Grain - This finish is produced by polishing with a 180 – 280 grit belt. (20 RA – 12 RA)
#8 Mirror Finish
“Mirror” bright finishes with clear reflection – Very light haze. All surface defects are removed. The part is buffed and then color buffed to achieve a mirror finish. The quality of this finish can depend on the quality of the metal being polished. Castings that have pits will be difficult – if not impossible polish to a #8.
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(763) 753-9288
apmf60@gmail.com
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AFFORDABLE PRECISION METAL FINISHING
18828 St Francis Blvd NW, Anoka, MN 55303, United States
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