Special Finishes

The Special Finishes, compared to the Standard ones (Brushed ARS and Opaque ARC), have been specifically designed to further improve the aluminum surfaces, both of the profiles and of the sheets, under the mechanical and aesthetic aspect.

The most widespread defect of aluminum is the “bands/extrusion lines“, which is particularly delicate since it only shows up after the Anodization treatment, which is therefore not visible on the raw material, with the great risk of additional not-budgeted costs and times.

The first solution introduced to solve this problem was the treatment of Sandblasting – Micro shot peening (SAB) that in 80% of the cases eliminates the defect, homogenizing the surface.

Subsequently Cross Brushing (SI) and Linear Brushing (SD) were introduced to create a deeper action and, in addition to covering the  “bands/extrusion lines”, they also solve the problems of scratches or deep  incisions.

The most recent finishes are the Cloudy Brushing (NV) and the Vibrated Brushing (VB) that create a non-homogeneous surface effect that differs from the classic industrial processes, while guaranteeing the solution of the defects.