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Surface Brushing
Surface Brushing
Surface brushing and hairline finishing that produces a uniform directional grain on aluminium panels, housings and hardware, with consistent appearance across every part in a batch.
Product Overview
A Consistent Grain Across Every Part
Brushed aluminium is judged by consistency. If two panels sitting side by side show a different grain direction or shade, the difference is immediately visible. We fix the brushing direction and abrasive grade for the whole batch and anodize in one run so the finished parts match.
Zhigao is a manufacturer of surface brushing serving customers in Europe, North America and Asia. Every order is produced to your drawing and inspected against your specification before shipment, with full documentation supplied.
Specifications
| Material | Aluminium 6061, 6063, 5052 and 1050; stainless steel 304 and 316; brass and copper |
| Process | Belt brushing, wire brushing, hairline finishing, satin finishing and Scotch-Brite finishing |
| Surface Roughness | Ra 0.4 to Ra 1.6 depending on grit and requirement |
| Grain Direction | Longitudinal, transverse or diagonal, held consistent within a batch |
| Grit Range | 120 to 600 grit abrasive belts |
| Finish Type | Hairline, satin, brushed and non-directional random finish |
| Follow-up Finish | Clear anodizing, colour anodizing, oil coating and protective film |
| Size Range | Panels up to 1200 x 600mm; smaller parts processed in fixtures |
| Specification | Sample, photo or written finish specification accepted |
| Quality Control | Visual inspection under controlled lighting to verify grain uniformity and colour consistency |
| Packing | Protective film on the brushed face, EPE foam separation and export cartons |
| Application | Audio panels, electronics enclosures, elevator panels, appliance panels and decorative hardware |
Specifications are typical values for this process family. Final values are confirmed against your drawing during the engineering review.
Manufacturing Capability
In-house Machining
3-axis, 4-axis and 5-axis CNC machining centres with dedicated tooling and fixtures.
Controlled Tolerances
Dimensional accuracy verified at first article, in process and before shipment.
Surface Finishing
Anodizing, brushing, polishing, powder coating, laser engraving and silkscreen printing.
Prototype to Volume
From a single sample part through to mass production runs with consistent quality.
Quality Control
Order Process
- Send Your DrawingShare 2D drawings or 3D models along with material, finish and quantity requirements.
- Engineering ReviewOur engineers review manufacturability and recommend the most cost effective process route.
- QuotationA detailed quotation covering unit price, tooling, lead time and packing is issued.
- SamplingSample parts are produced and submitted for your dimensional and appearance approval.
- Mass ProductionProduction begins after sample approval with in-process quality control at every stage.
- QC and ShippingFinal inspection, protective packing and shipment with full documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you keep the grain direction consistent across a batch?
What grit should I choose for a hairline finish?
Should brushing be done before or after anodizing?
Can you brush a part with a complex shape?
How do you avoid colour variation between parts?
What is the lead time?
Request a Quotation
Send us your drawing, material and quantity requirements. Our engineering team will respond with a detailed quotation and lead time.
Send Your EnquiryEach component is quoted against the agreed drawing, material, finish and quantity. Samples and production schedules are confirmed for your project. Air, sea and express shipping can be arranged; contact our team to confirm packing, destination and trade terms.
