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Matte & tactile
Discuss bead blasting when specifying a textured metal appearance. Identify the visible faces and any areas to protect.
Specify: texture reference + protected areas
CNC MACHINING & FINISHING
The final detail of your machined part. Texture, color and functional surfaces, specified together.
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE SURFACE
Texture, metallic color and opaque coverage describe different finish directions. Start with the appearance you need, then define the treatment.
Appearance references only.
Agree color and texture against a specification or physical sample.
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Discuss bead blasting when specifying a textured metal appearance. Identify the visible faces and any areas to protect.
Specify: texture reference + protected areas
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For anodizing requirements, include the aluminum grade, process specification and desired appearance.
Specify: process + color reference
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State the coating system, color, gloss and coverage boundaries required for the finished component.
Specify: coating + gloss + coverage
DETAILS THAT STAY WITH THE PART
A finished component still has to assemble, locate and connect. Identify the surfaces that do each job.
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Define the cosmetic faces, color, texture and appearance reference.
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State the dimensions required on the final part and mark any bores, threads or faces to protect.
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Show the connection zones and the required surface condition separately.
FROM “LOOKS RIGHT” TO AN AGREED REFERENCE
A color name alone leaves too much open. Keep the appearance reference and inspection conditions with the part revision.
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Physical sample identification or specified color, texture and gloss.
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Mark cosmetic zones, permitted contact locations and masked areas.
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State the appearance criteria, viewing requirements and any sample approval needed.
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Identify packing, separation and handling requirements for finished faces.
A screen is a starting point.
Agree the final finish against the selected reference. Include any testing or documentation in the quotation scope.
MILLING QUESTIONS
Files, feature limits and finishing requirements for a custom milled part.
Send a STEP or STP model and a dimensioned PDF where available. Include the part revision, material, order quantity, surface requirements and any dimensions that control assembly or function. If only one file format is available, send it with a short description of the part.
Include these features in the complete model and identify any dimensions that cannot change. Tool access, wall support, material and workholding need to be assessed together. Feasibility and any suggested changes are confirmed after drawing review.
Tolerance and size suitability depend on the part geometry, material and machining setup. Provide overall dimensions and mark the critical fits and datums. The quotation confirms the requirements that can be accepted for your specific component.
List the required finish, cosmetic faces, masking, inspection points and documents in the enquiry. These are reviewed as part of the finished-part scope, with availability and delivery requirements confirmed in the quotation.
YOUR NEXT MILLED PART
Share the model and the requirements that matter. Include what is ready now and add the remaining details during review.
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Drawing & revision
STEP / STP model and a dimensioned PDF.
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Material, finish & quantity
Include critical fits and your required date.
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Quotation & next steps
Feasibility, price, lead time and inspection scope confirmed after review.
REQUEST A QUOTE
Regarding: CNC Milling
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