Process | Texture | Surface Roughness (Ra) | Material Compatibility | Durability | Corrosion Resistance | Wear Resistance | Purpose | Application |
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Post Machining | Precision-machined, smooth | 0.2 - 1.6 µm | Metals, Plastics, Composites | High (50,000+ cycles in fatigue tests) | Depends on material (Steel: 24-96 hrs in salt spray test, Aluminum: 168+ hrs) | High (Taber Abrasion: <10 mg loss per 1000 cycles) | Dimensional accuracy, Surface refinement | Aerospace, Automotive, Medical, Industrial |
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Sand Blasting | Matte, uniform finish | 1.6 - 6.3 µm | Metals, Plastics, Ceramics | Medium (Surface degradation after 10,000 cycles) | Low to Medium (48-120 hrs in salt spray test) | Medium (Taber Abrasion: 20-50 mg loss per 1000 cycles) | Surface preparation, Deburring | Automotive, Aerospace, Manufacturing |
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Tumbling | Smooth, polished | 0.8 - 3.2 µm | Metals, Plastics | Medium (Gradual wear, tested up to 15,000 cycles) | Low (24-72 hrs in salt spray test) | Low to Medium (Taber Abrasion: 30-70 mg loss per 1000 cycles) | Deburring, Polishing | Jewelry, Medical, Automotive |
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Assembling | Depends on components | N/A | All materials | N/A | N/A | N/A | Component Integration | Mechanical, Electronic Assemblies |
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Painting | Glossy or matte | 0.4 - 3.2 µm | Metals, Plastics, Composites | Medium to High (Impact resistance: 2-5 Joules) | Medium to High (500-1000 hrs in salt spray test) | Medium (Taber Abrasion: 15-40 mg loss per 1000 cycles) | Aesthetic, Protection | Automotive, Aerospace, Consumer Goods |
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Powder Coating | Smooth, durable coating | 0.8 - 3.2 µm | Metals, Plastics | High (Impact resistance: 5-10 Joules) | High (1000-2000 hrs in salt spray test) | High (Taber Abrasion: <10 mg loss per 1000 cycles) | Wear and corrosion protection | Industrial, Automotive, Medical |
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