SURFACE TREATMENT

Surface Treatment Polishing · Coating / Anodizing · Laser Marking

We provide one-stop surface treatment solutions for precision metal parts, improving appearance, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, insulation and product traceability.

  • Polishing & Deburring
  • Coating / Anodizing Protection
  • Laser Marking & Identification
Precision polishing, anodizing, coating and laser marking processes

3

Core Surface Processes

11

Polishing Machines

28

Coating & Anodizing-Related Machines

One-Stop

Polishing · Coating/Anodizing · Marking

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SURFACE TREATMENT OVERVIEW

What Is Surface Treatment?

Surface treatment combines polishing, grinding, blasting, coating, anodizing and laser marking to improve the appearance and performance of precision parts. These processes enhance corrosion resistance, wear resistance, insulation, cleanliness and traceability. The appropriate process is selected according to the material, dimensional tolerances, appearance requirements and service environment.

Precision metal components with polished surfaces

Polishing & Finishing

Deburring, edge rounding, satin and mirror finishes

Color-anodized precision aluminum components

Coating / Anodizing

Corrosion resistance, wear resistance, insulation and color

Laser marking and QR code identification on a metal component

Laser Marking

Characters, logos, QR codes and traceability marks

PROCESS CAPABILITIES

Surface Treatment Processes

Our in-house capabilities cover polishing and finishing, coating and anodizing, and laser marking and printing for appearance, protection, functionality and traceability.

Zhongde vibratory finishing and robotic polishing workshop

POLISHING & FINISHING

Polishing & Finishing

Vibratory, precision, high-speed rotary, plasma and robotic polishing improve burrs, edges, gloss and overall surface consistency.

Available Processes

  • Vibratory finishing
  • Precision polishing
  • High-speed finishing
  • Plasma polishing
  • Robotic polishing
  • Deburring
Zhongde robotic coating and anodizing production area

COATING & ANODIZING

Coating / Anodizing

Cleaning, masking, electrostatic dust removal, robotic spraying, curing and anodizing support cosmetic and functional requirements.

Available Processes

  • Pretreatment
  • Masking
  • Dust removal
  • Robotic spraying
  • Drying and curing
  • Anodizing
  • Film inspection
  • Visual inspection
Zhongde laser marking and printing workstation

LASER MARKING & PRINTING

Laser Marking & Printing

Laser marking, screen printing, pad printing, serial numbers, QR codes and batch marks support identification and traceability.

Available Processes

  • Laser marking
  • Screen printing
  • Pad printing
  • Serial numbers
  • QR codes
  • Batch traceability

EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTION LINES

Core Equipment & Production Lines

Our in-house equipment covers vibratory finishing, robotic polishing, precision finishing, automatic coating, anodizing and laser marking, with integrated process control and inspection.

Zhongde vibratory finishing equipment and production area

VIBRATORY FINISHING

Vibratory Finishing Equipment

Continuous interaction between parts and finishing media supports batch deburring, edge rounding and surface equalization.

4 units

Vibratory machines

  • Batch deburring
  • Edge rounding
  • Surface equalization
Zhongde robotic grinding and polishing equipment

ROBOT POLISHING

Robotic Polishing Equipment

Controlled robot paths and multiple polishing tools provide repeatable finishing for complex curves and cosmetic surfaces.

2 units

Polishing robots

  • Complex surfaces
  • Path control
  • Batch consistency
Zhongde precision and plasma finishing equipment

PRECISION & PLASMA FINISHING

Precision / Plasma Finishing

Precision, plasma and high-speed rotary finishing improve fine burrs, gloss and surface roughness.

1 + 6 units

Plasma / rotary machines

  • Precision finishing
  • Plasma finishing
  • High-speed finishing
Zhongde automatic coating robot and spraying line

AUTOMATIC COATING

Automatic Coating Line

The coating line connects cleaning, masking, dust removal, robotic spraying, curing and visual inspection.

2 units

Coating robots

  • Robotic spraying
  • Continuous curing
  • Film control
Zhongde anodizing tanks and automated transfer line

ANODIZING LINE

Anodizing Production Line

Automated transfer and process tanks support pretreatment, anodizing, cleaning, sealing and final inspection.

28 units

Anodizing equipment

  • Automated transfer
  • Anodizing and sealing
  • Process inspection
Zhongde laser marking equipment and positioning workstation

LASER MARKING

Laser Marking Equipment

Laser workstations produce text, logos, serial numbers, QR codes and batch information for permanent identification.

4 units

Laser marking machines

  • Logos and text
  • Serial numbers
  • QR codes

APPLICATIONS

Applicable Parts & Product Types

Our surface treatment capabilities support liquid cooling systems, robotics, optical transceivers, electronics and industrial parts with cosmetic, protective, functional and identification requirements.

Surface-treated AI server liquid cooling cold plate

AI LIQUID COOLING

AI Liquid Cooling Parts

Cold plates, flow-channel plates, covers and thermal structures requiring cosmetic and functional surfaces.

Precision finishing · Anodizing · Laser marking

Precision-finished humanoid robot joint component

HUMANOID ROBOT

Humanoid Robot Joints

Joint housings, mounting structures and actuator parts requiring controlled cosmetic surfaces.

Robotic polishing · Anodizing · Coating

Surface-treated optical transceiver thermal structure

OPTICAL TRANSCEIVER

Optical Transceiver Parts

High-density housings, heat spreaders and structural parts requiring protection and identification.

Precision finishing · Black anodizing · Laser marking

Blue anodized precision aluminum enclosure

ALUMINUM ENCLOSURE

Aluminum Enclosures

Controller, instrument and electronic housings requiring color, protection and printed markings.

Color anodizing · Spray coating · Screen printing

Black surface-treated electronic structural component

ELECTRONIC STRUCTURE

Electronic Structures

Equipment frames, mounting bases and internal structures requiring protection and traceability.

Black anodizing · Protective coating · QR codes

Precision-finished mold and industrial component

MOLD & INDUSTRIAL PARTS

Mold & Industrial Parts

Molds, fixtures, locating bases and industrial components requiring deburring and finishing.

Deburring · Precision finishing · Laser marking

QUALITY & ENGINEERING CONTROLS

Critical Quality & Engineering Controls

Surface treatment quality depends on the base material, pretreatment, masking, fixture design, film thickness, color and post-treatment conditions. Critical requirements are controlled through engineering review, first-article approval and production inspection.

Engineering Control Priorities

Material & Pretreatment

Cleaning, degreasing, deburring and activation methods are selected according to material and appearance requirements.

  • Material review
  • Degreasing
  • Pretreatment

Surface & Edge Condition

Burrs, roughness, gloss, texture, chamfers and edge rounding are controlled without excessive material removal.

  • Roughness
  • Gloss
  • Edge condition

Film Thickness & Dimensions

The effect of coating growth on holes, slots, threads, sealing surfaces and assembly fits is evaluated.

  • Film thickness
  • Compensation
  • Fit surfaces

Color & Appearance Consistency

Color samples, limit samples and first-article approval are used to control cosmetic consistency.

  • Color difference
  • Limit samples
  • First article

Masking & Fixture Design

Masking and fixture plans protect functional surfaces, electrical contacts and untreated areas.

  • Thread protection
  • Contact points
  • Datum surfaces

Performance & Traceability

Required performance is verified and process batches, inspection results and identification records are retained.

  • Adhesion
  • Corrosion resistance
  • Traceability

Acceptance Criteria

Final acceptance criteria follow customer drawings, color samples, limit samples and technical specifications. Parts with critical cosmetic or performance requirements should be approved through samples and first articles before mass production.

PROCESS SELECTION GUIDE

Material & Surface Treatment Selection

Surface treatment should be selected according to the base material, appearance requirements, service environment, dimensional tolerances and identification needs. The following guide supports initial selection; the final process is determined through drawing review and sample validation.

Material–Process Compatibility Matrix

Different materials have different levels of compatibility with finishing, coating, anodizing and marking processes.

MaterialPolishing & FinishingCoatingAnodizingMarking / Printing

Aluminum Alloys

6061 / 6063 / 7075, etc.

RecommendedRecommendedRecommendedRecommended

Zinc Alloys

Die-cast structural parts

RecommendedRecommendedNormally UnsuitableReview Required

Stainless Steel

SUS303 / 304 / 316, etc.

RecommendedReview RequiredNormally UnsuitableRecommended

Carbon Steel

Mechanical and industrial parts

Review RequiredRecommendedNormally UnsuitableRecommended

Engineering Plastics

ABS / PC / PBT, etc.

Normally UnsuitableReview RequiredNormally UnsuitableReview Required

Results may vary with alloy grade, heat-treatment condition, casting defects and the original surface condition.

Select by Product Requirement

Appearance & Gloss

Improve texture, gloss, color and the overall cosmetic quality of the product.

  • Precision finishing
  • Robotic polishing
  • Color anodizing
  • Coating

Corrosion Protection

Improve protection in humid, salt-spray and general industrial environments.

  • Anodizing
  • Protective coating
  • Sealing

Insulation & Function

Support insulation, protection and controlled conductive areas on precision parts.

  • Anodizing
  • Insulating coating
  • Local masking

Color & Branding

Add product colors, logos, operating marks and brand identification.

  • Color anodizing
  • Coating
  • Screen printing
  • Pad printing

Dimension & Assembly

Protect holes, slots, threads, sealing surfaces and critical assembly fits.

  • Film compensation
  • Hole masking
  • Thread protection

Permanent Traceability

Support product identification, production-batch management and quality traceability.

  • Laser marking
  • QR codes
  • Serial numbers
  • Batch codes

Selection Note

The final process should confirm material grade, original surface condition, critical dimensions, service environment, approved color samples and required performance testing. Sample validation and first-article approval are recommended for critical cosmetic or functional requirements.

RFQ REQUIREMENTS

Information Required for Quotation

Complete RFQ information supports a more accurate review of process feasibility, appearance standards, dimensional compensation, lead time and pricing.

2D Drawings

PDF / DWG

3D Models

STEP / IGES

Material & Condition

Grade / heat treatment / blank

Quantity & Phase

Prototype / pilot / production

Surface Specification

Process / color / gloss

Film & Dimensions

Thickness / tolerance / allowance

Masking Areas

Threads / seals / contacts

Cosmetic Criteria

Color / limit samples / surfaces

Inspection & Testing

Adhesion / salt spray / roughness

Packing & Traceability

Protection / batch / labels

ENGINEERING FAQ

Common Engineering Questions

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How should anodizing, coating and polishing be selected?

Anodizing is commonly selected for aluminum corrosion resistance, insulation and color. Coating supports a wider range of materials, colors and protective requirements. Polishing and finishing are used mainly for deburring, roughness, gloss and edge control. Final selection depends on the material, environment, appearance class and dimensional requirements.

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Will surface treatment change holes, threads and assembly fits?

Yes. Anodic films and coatings add thickness to treated surfaces. Critical holes, slots, threads, sealing surfaces and mating areas may require machining allowance, masking or post-treatment finishing. Compensation should be confirmed according to the selected process and target thickness.

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Why can color vary between batches using the same specification?

Material grade, heat-treatment condition, starting roughness, pretreatment, film thickness, bath condition and curing parameters can all affect color. Critical cosmetic parts should use approved color samples, limit samples and first-article approval.

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Can polishing affect dimensions and edge geometry?

Yes. Vibratory finishing, robotic polishing and precision finishing all remove material. Thin walls, sharp edges, sealing surfaces and critical fits require controlled time, media, pressure and polishing paths, together with clearly defined protected areas.

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How are laser marks and printed codes kept clear and traceable?

The material, treated surface, marking position, character size, contrast, QR-code grade and rub-resistance requirement must be confirmed. Samples should be approved before production, followed by visual or scanning verification.

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