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PROVIDING A WIDE RANGE OF EXTERNAL SURFACE FINISHING SERVICES IN THE UK
R D Castings Ltd offers expert finishing services for precision casting, ensuring high-quality results for industries across the UK. Contact us now to discuss your finishing needs.
CUSTOMISED EXTERNAL SURFACE FINISHING SOLUTIONS
When it comes to casting, the finishing process is not just an afterthought; it’s the step that ensures your components meet the highest standards of quality and functionality. Whether you’re in automotive, aerospace, or any other industry, a flawless finish can make all the difference. It’s about more than just aesthetics; it’s about durability, precision, and performance. At R D Castings Ltd, we understand the challenges you face—tight deadlines, strict specifications, and the need for reliability. That’s why our finishing services are designed to take the stress out of the equation, delivering results you can count on every time.
External surface finishing can be applied to castings if they require a decorative or protective outer coating. To help you decide the best coating for your application we have listed all the different options below the video.
OUR FINISHING SERVICES INCLUDE:
Alocrom
Alocrom provides protective coatings for castings without significantly changing their external surface.
Anodising
Anodising takes advantage of the natural oxide film that is formed on the surface of aluminium once it becomes exposed to air. The thin oxide film that is created protects the metal making it more resistant to corrosion.
Chromate conversion coating
This is classified as a conversion finish rather than an additive finish. It provides excellent corrosion resistance; it is conductive and results in no measurable build up.
Electrophoretic coating
Electrophoretic coatings can leave castings with a coloured finish, however only one colour can be used in one electrophoresis tank at one time.
Parylene
Parylene is resistant to mould, chemicals, sterilisation (steam/gamma), moisture, salt spray, and other harsh environments. Parylene coatings are applied to castings at room temperature in a vacuum deposited chemical vapour deposition process.
Plating
Chrome plating aluminium is an electroplating process that allows a thin coating of chrome to be applied to the external layer of the casting.
Powder coating
Castings with minor surface flaws may benefit from a powder-coated surface, which can help to conceal and hide cosmetic defects.
PTFE coating
PTFE can provide castings with improved torque/tension control, good corrosion resistance, chemical resistance, abrasion resistance and a dry-lubricated low friction coating.
Sealant impregnation
Sealant impregnation can prevent leaks, reduce moisture entrapment and can reclaim expensive castings that would otherwise fail due to leakage.
Shot blasting
Wheel blasting is an airless blast operation that uses a wheel with centrifugal force to propel the abrasive material against the casting.
Vibratory media finishing
Ceramic and plastic media is durable and highly versatile and is therefore the most commonly used technique of mass finishing.
Wet spray painting
The colour options for wet paint are unlimited and the thickness of the paint is dependent on the drawing requirement.
