Mechanical surface treatment

Aluminium item pre-treated chemically and mechanically - before anodising.
Aluminium item pre-treated chemically and mechanically - before anodising.

Mechanical surface treatment is used to give the aluminium surface the last finish, for example, by removing minor faults in the metal surface. There is a wide range of options in mechanical surface treatment, among other things:

  • Brushing
  • Grinding
  • Polishing
  • Surface blasting

If you are not sure whether a mechanical surface treatment solution is right for you, or if you have any additional questions about this, you are welcome to contact our skilful team, who will be glad to assist you by applying their extensive knowledge.

Example in pictures showint the process from raw item to anodising via chemical and mechanical pretreatments:

  • Raw aluminium item
  • Same item treated mechanically and then chemically
  • Same item anodised 5my