METAL PROCESSING EXPERTS
Metal Finish
Huada provides a diverse selection of metal finish options, ensuring your parts are both durable and aesthetically appealing.
Metal fabricated parts can undergo two types of finishing processes: metal finishing and surface finishing. Metal finishing is adding a layer to the material. While surface finishing entails removing a layer from the material. Both types of finishing are aimed at improving both the appearance and functionality of the parts.
Functional coatings are commonly selected to safeguard sheet metal against corrosive elements and physical damage. However, they can also enhance other properties such as weldability, electrical conductivity, resistance to chemicals, and more. On the other hand, aesthetic choices in surface finishes are often driven by desired appearances or branding objectives.
Type | Cost | Corrosion Resistance | Aesthetics | Advantages | Disadvantages |
Anodizing | $$ | ++++
| Variety of colors | 1. Easy to maintain
2. UV stable
3. Wide range of decorative finish
4. Environmentally friendly | 1. Suitable for aluminum,magnesium or titanium only |
E-Coating | $$$ | +++++ | Black Finish | 1. Uniform coating
2. Hard-to-reach areas friendly
3. Environmentally friendly | 1. Not UV resistant, may need another layer of powder coating
2. Can be costly |
Passivation | $ | +++++ | Grey, stainless steel color | 1. Cost-effective
2. Corrosion resistance
3. No change in appearance | 1. Limited protection against mechanical damage
2. Limited protection against environmental elements
3. Limited effectiveness against pitting
4. Only use for stainless steel |
Powder Coating | $$$ | +++++ | Variety of colors
Appearances: matt, gloss, semi-gloss | 1. Durable 2. Capabilities for thicker and specialty finishes 3. Environmentally friendly | 1. Can be costly
2. Limited suitable materials
3. Difficulty producing even, thin coatings |
Zinc Plating | $ | +++ | Bright silve
After chromate: Yellow, green, olive drab, black | 1. Can be applied to small parts and intricate designs
2. Protect parts against corrosion
3. Durable
4. Environmentally friendly | 1. Can be toxic if inhaled
2. Sacrificial coating |
Hot Dip Galvanizing | $$ | ++++ | Silver grey | 1. Protect parts against corrosion
2. Add strength and rigidity
3. Enhances durability
4. Cost-effective | 1. Coating can be hard so parts may be difficult to weld
2. Surface might be uneven
3. If the coating is damaged, the steel underneath will rust |