
Finishing Services
Surface finishing refers to different processes used to alter the surface of a
manufactured product to give it a distinct or desired look and feel.Different techniques
are used to improve the appearance, adherence, solderability, resistance to corrosion,
hardness, conductivity and many other characteristics of industrial components.
Before leaving our factory many products may undergo a series of finishing services
for cosmetic or functional benefit. Finishing services improve resistance to corrosion,
improve visual appearance, protect against wear, and offer a host of additional benefits
At Selead Proto we offer a variety of different cosmetic and protective finishing options
adding excellent finishes to prototypes,small batch and low volume manufacturing runs.
“ We have a positive long standing relationship with Selead Proto.They are always friendly and professional, and respond to any queries quickly and promptly. We trust both the quality and the capability of Selead Proto when supplying us with product and hope our working relationship only continues to grow and develop. ”
Abli, Purchasing

As-Machined
The workpiece is delivered in the same conditions as how it comes out of the CNC
machine.Tool marks can be visible but parts are technically very accurate and the have
a surface roughness (Ra) of 3.2 μm. All sharp edges are removed and parts are deburred.
Spray Painting
Painting is a very flexible way to create a different surface appearance. We can achieve:
Mattm, Satin, High Gloss, Texture (spanght & Heavy), Soft Touch ( Rubber spanke).
Colours can be added for cosmetic or functional reasons, helping differentiate between
functions or parts, and to draw focus to a particular point. Painted items are treated to
protect against fading and wear, and all finished items undergo thorough quality control
before leaving our factory. Ask about our colour matching services!
Polishing
Polishing refers to processing method to reduce the surface roughness of pieces with
mechanical, chemical or electrochemical effects to obtain a bright and smooth surface.
The pieces are generally finished and processed with polishing wheel and abrasive
particles or other polishing media for the purpose of smooth surface or objective gloss.
Silk Screening
Our silk screening service is the perfect way to add information and character directly on
to your finished product. Silk screening can be used to add
● Company logos
● Part or serial numbers
● Product names, and much more!
Anodizing
Type II creates a corrosion-resistant finish.Parts can be anodized in different colors -
clear,Black,red,and blue are most common-and is usually associated with low silicone
element series of aluminum.Passivation:Improves corrosion resistance for 200 and
300series and precipitation hardened corrosion

Electroplating
Finished metal products can undergo electroplating, most often in the form of Anodic
Oxidation. During electroplating,electricity is used to remove ions;this builds resistance
along the surface of a metal and increases resistance to wear. Electroplating offers
proctection against corrosion and assists with adhesion for various cosmetic finishes.

Powder Coating
This is a process where powdered paint is sprayed onto a part which is then baked in an
oven.This creates a strong, wear- and corrosion-resistant layer that is more durable than
standard painting methods. A wide variety of colors are available to create the desired
aesthetic.