Aluminum
A useful starting point for lightweight housings, brackets and machined components.
SURFACE FINISHING
Powder Coating
A coating option for suitable metal components.
Color and surface coverage
Specify the result you need.
Provide a color reference, texture and masking instructions. Allow for the coating at mating features, and agree how visible surfaces will be inspected.
Discuss this finish
Material families to review
Carbon Steel
A material family for general mechanical parts where strength and cost need to be balanced.
Compatibility depends on the specific grade, geometry and treatment specification. Final selection is reviewed with the project.
A finish belongs
in the drawing, too.
Identify visible surfaces, masking areas, contact points and fits. State whether your dimensional requirements apply to the finished part.
Read the finish checklistSurface finish comparison
Select a process specification and acceptance reference; appearance illustrations do not establish coating thickness, corrosion performance or conformity.
| Finish | Material families to review | Requirement to specify | Features to review |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powder Coating | Aluminum, Carbon Steel | Color and surface coverage | Provide a color reference, texture and masking instructions. Allow for the coating at mating features, and agree how visible surfaces will be inspected. |
LET’S MAKE IT TANGIBLE
What are you working on?
Bring a drawing. Bring a sketch. Start the conversation.