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The Classfication of Aluminum Prototype Surface Finishing

Time:2017-08-25 10:22 source: Leecheer Author: Leecheer Click:

The Classfication of Aluminum Prototype Surface Finishing


Aluminum prototype is one of the prototype that be widely used in various fields. 

Some fields have strict requirements on quality and appearance of the products. For this reason, 

a large d eal of prototypes need manual handling after being machined.

How many post-processing steps are demanded to shape an aluminum alloy prototype with perfect appearance


1.Polishing. Polish the finished aluminum prototype to smooth their burr, 

and assemble those parts into a finished product.


2.Spray paint. According to different requirements for appearance and color of the prototype, 

we need to paint the surface of  those finished aluminum alloy prototypes. By doing this, we can make

 the surface color of prototype looks brighter and vivider , and the appearance looks more textured.


3. Silk-screen. Silk-screen is to engrave company’s LOGO, name, etc. on prototype.


4. Laser carving. We use laser carving to remove some oil paint on products and make them transparent. 

Such as car DVD and the keypads on non-smartphone.


5.Electroplating. In order to highlight the details on products, we will tint a layer of flipping silver

 just to make those details look lighter and shinier. Such as the LOGO of IPHONE and SAMSUNG.

 Both of their shells adopt electroplating technology .


6.Anodized treatment. Anodized treatment means to process the appearance of product, 

let it oxidize and become hard, thus form a layer of film. If so, products can be prevented from scratch.


7.Brushing and gloss. It means to pull out many fine lines so as to make the products look more textured. 

At the same time, we can also utilize Hi-speed CNC to mill aluminum alloy prototype again to 

reach the gloss surface.


8.Sandblasting. Some prototypes are demanded to spray a layer of sandy things to 

make them look more textured.


9.UV processing. Spray a layer of clean oil on the surface of products and dry it. 

This UV coating can protect it from scratch. Furthermore, it will form a protective film on surface 

and the service life of products will be prolonged.


Of course, the 9 steps above are not necessary  for every sort of aluminum prototype. 

The specific step depends on manufacturers’ requirements. Post-processing not only can achieve 

a gorgeous appearance of aluminum prototype ,but also its service life will be prolonged.



 
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