Post-Processing for CNC Machining and Fabrication
To ensure your machined parts are delivered complete and precisely to your specifications, we offer a comprehensive suite of post-processing services. We understand that the final finish and properties of your components are critical to their performance and application. Therefore, we've cultivated an extensive network of trusted and specialized suppliers to provide a wide array of solutions.
Whether your project requires specific heat treatments to achieve desired mechanical properties like hardness or strength, particular surface finishes to meet aesthetic or functional requirements (such as smoother surfaces or specific textures), or protective or decorative coatings to enhance durability and appearance, we have you covered. Our established partnerships allow us to seamlessly manage these secondary processes, ensuring consistent quality and timely delivery of your fully finished parts. You can rely on us to handle everything from the initial CNC milling to the final post-processing steps, providing a streamlined and efficient manufacturing experience right here in the Toronto, Ontario area.
Post-processing Coatings and Finishes for CNC Machined Parts
Anodizing
Anodizing is an electrochemical treatment that builds a durable, protective oxide layer on the surface of metals like aluminum, increasing their resistance to corrosion and allowing for potential coloration.
Black Oxide
a chemical conversion process that creates a dark, matte black finish on the surface of ferrous metals, such as steel and iron. This treatment involves immersing the parts in a series of heated alkaline solutions, resulting in a thin, integral oxide layer that offers mild corrosion resistance, improved lubricity, and minimal dimensional change.
Bead and Sand Blasting
a surface treatment process where abrasive materials, such as sand or other media, are propelled at high speed against a surface using compressed air. This impact effectively cleans the surface by removing rust, scale, old paint, and other contaminants, creating a textured or matte finish that can also improve adhesion for subsequent coatings.
Chrome Plating
an electroplating process where a thin layer of chromium is deposited onto a metal object using an electric current in a chemical bath. This creates a hard, lustrous, and highly corrosion-resistant surface that significantly enhances the durability and aesthetic appeal of the underlying material, often providing a mirror-like finish.
Powder Coating
a dry finishing process where finely ground particles of pigment and resin are electrostatically applied to a metal surface. The coated part is then baked, fusing the powder into a smooth, durable, and often decorative finish that offers excellent resistance to chipping, scratching, fading, and corrosion.
Silk Screening
a printing technique where ink is forced through a fine mesh screen onto a substrate, except in areas blocked by a stencil. This versatile process allows for the application of vibrant colors and precise designs onto various materials, creating durable and visually appealing graphics or text for labeling, decoration, or functional purposes.
Polishing
a mechanical finishing process that uses abrasive materials and friction to smooth and refine the surface of a material, typically metal. This action reduces surface roughness, removes imperfections, and creates a smooth, often highly reflective or lustrous finish, enhancing its visual appeal and sometimes improving its resistance to wear and cleaning.
Electroplating
a process where a thin layer of one metal is deposited onto the surface of another conductive material using an electric current in a chemical solution. This electrochemical technique is employed to enhance the base material's properties, such as improving its corrosion resistance, increasing its hardness, enhancing its wear resistance, or providing a more aesthetically pleasing finish with a different metallic appearance.
Heat Treatment Options for
CNC Machined Parts
For CNC machined parts requiring enhanced mechanical properties, such as increased hardness, strength, or wear resistance, we offer a range of precision heat treatment options. Through our trusted network of partners in the Toronto, Ontario area, we can facilitate processes like hardening, tempering, annealing, and stress relieving. These controlled thermal processes are crucial for optimizing the performance and lifespan of your components, ensuring they meet the demanding requirements of their intended applications. We work closely with our heat treatment specialists to ensure precise execution and adherence to your specific material and performance needs
