Finishing Services

Parts finishing is reviewed against the part substrate, manufacturing process, controlled drawing, finish specification, visual reference and acceptance method.

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Parts finishing project review

State the base material and process, finish requirement, color or visual reference, cosmetic surfaces, masking, threads, mating features and post-finish acceptance criteria.

A supplier can review the requirements and flag process interactions. The buyer retains final authority for design release, appearance approval and deviations.

Confirm the finish per project

Anodizing, coating, plating, polishing, marking and other finishing routes are selected only where the substrate, geometry, specification and order requirements support them.

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Finish decision inputs

Substrate

Identify the material and manufacturing route before selecting a finish.

Appearance

Provide color, texture, gloss and visual acceptance references.

Interfaces

Call out masking, threads, fits and critical dimensions.

Approval

Define inspection and buyer approval requirements per order.

Buyer decision guide

What finish information belongs in a custom-parts RFQ?

Specify the substrate, finish type, color or visual reference, cosmetic surfaces, masked areas, dimensional effects and acceptance method. A finish name alone may not define appearance or inspection needs, especially where coating interacts with threads, fits or critical dimensions.

Finishing RFQ inputs

Base material and manufacturing process
Finish specification and color reference
Cosmetic surfaces and acceptable variation
Masking, threads and mating features
Post-finish inspection requirements

Decision flow

01
Define
Connect the specified substrate, finish, appearance and functional needs to the controlled drawing.
02
Review
Review masking, threads, fits, cosmetic surfaces and dimensional interactions before release.
03
Inspect & approve
Use the agreed visual and dimensional acceptance method; buyer approval remains project-specific.

Choose the finish from the part requirements

Finish route	Buyer input to define	Interface considerations	Re-review trigger
Anodizing or coating	Substrate, finish specification, color or visual reference and cosmetic surfaces.	Masking, threads, fits and critical dimensions.	Substrate, visual reference, geometry or acceptance changes.
Plating or metalizing	Substrate, functional or appearance objective, restricted areas and acceptance method.	Mating surfaces, contact areas, masking and dimensional effects.	Part revision, finish requirement or inspection-plan changes.
Polishing or marking	Surface target, artwork or marking location and visual acceptance criteria.	Visible surfaces, handling, assembly and protection requirements.	Appearance reference, artwork or assembly changes.