Polishing

A mechanical finishing process that smooths a part's surface to a bright, reflective finish.

What is Polishing?

A mechanical finishing process that removes surface imperfections and progressively smooths a part's surface to a bright, reflective finish.

How it works

The part surface is worked with progressively finer abrasive compounds or polishing wheels, removing microscopic surface roughness in stages until the surface reflects light evenly rather than scattering it.

Benefits

  • High-quality cosmetic appearance
  • Smoother surface can reduce friction on moving/mating parts
  • Removes minor surface defects from machining

Applications

Used where surface roughness or appearance genuinely matters — visible consumer-facing parts, or mating surfaces where a smooth finish improves function.

Applicable Materials & Colors

Aluminum, steel, stainless, brass. Full applicable-materials list, color range, and which finishes can combine are confirmed per order — see the Materials & Finishes page →

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