SHBD Metal provides end-to-end custom part manufacturing with comprehensive surface finishing solutions.
Standard or minimal treatments used to clean, smooth, or prepare parts for subsequent finishing steps.
Standard machined finish (3.2 μm / 125 μin Ra); parts are cleaned and deburred with no additional surface treatment.
Abrasive sanding removes surface defects, smooths edges, and prepares parts for subsequent finishing operations.
Polishing employs abrasives or compounds to minimize surface roughness and create a smooth, reflective finish.
Abrasive blasting methods that remove surface contaminants and create consistent, textured surfaces.
Compressed air propels abrasive media to remove rust, mill scale, and surface contaminants effectively.
Fine glass beads or abrasive media are blasted at high pressure for gentle cleaning and a consistent matte finish.
Protective or decorative layers applied to parts to improve durability, corrosion resistance, or aesthetics.
Dry powder is electrostatically applied and heat-cured to form a durable, uniform colored surface layer.
Liquid coatings are applied to part surfaces for protection, appearance, or functional properties.
E-coating uses an electrically charged immersion bath to deposit a uniform, corrosion-resistant organic layer on metal surfaces.
Metallic coatings deposited through electroplating to prevent rust and enhance appearance.
Electroplating uses an electric current to deposit a metal coating onto conductive surfaces. Common metals include nickel, zinc, and chrome.
Also called electrogalvanizing, this process applies a thin zinc coating through electroplating to prevent corrosion and improve appearance.
Nickel plating deposits a thin nickel layer onto metal surfaces. Available in electrolytic or electroless (autocatalytic) form.
Chemical processes that modify metal surfaces to boost corrosion resistance and functional performance.
Anodizing thickens the natural oxide layer on metal surfaces, improving corrosion resistance and enabling optional color dyeing. Types I, II, and III are available, along with chemical film/Alodine.
Chemical removal of free iron and surface contaminants from metal parts to enhance corrosion resistance.
A chemical conversion treatment for aluminum and magnesium alloys that boosts corrosion resistance and paint adhesion.
Forms a thin black oxide layer on ferrous metals to improve corrosion resistance and minimize oxidation.
