Learn everything you need to know about the different surface finishes for CNC machining. In this video, we'll compare and explain the most common machining surface finishes. As machined, smooth machining, bead blasting, brushing, anodizing type 2 and 3 and powder coating will be discussed and compared. The video focuses on machining surface finishes for metals.


00:00 Introduction

00:52 As machined. First, we'll compare and explain the as machined finish.

01:53 Smooth machining. Second, we'll compare and explain smooth machining.

02:43 Bead blasting. Third, we'll explain and compare bead blasting for CNC machining.

03:56 Brushing. Fourth, brushing will be compared.

04:39 Anodizing. Fifth, a general overview of anodizing is provided.

05:35 Anodizing type 2. Sixt, anodizing type as a surface finish is explained and compared.

06:16 Anodizing type 3. Seventh, anodizing type 3 is compared.

07:20 Powder coating. The last surface finish discussed for CNC machining is powder coating.

08:30 Outro


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