Finishes

Through our carefully selected subcontractors, Almec offers a full service of metal finishes. 

The choice of the best finish for metal depends on various factors such as the type of metal, the intended use, desired aesthetics, environmental conditions, and budget. Here are some common metal finishes and their characteristics:

Polished Finish

  • Creates a reflective and shiny surface.
  • Suitable for decorative applications.
  • Requires regular maintenance to keep its shine.
  • Commonly used for stainless steel and aluminum.

Brushed Finish

  • Creates parallel lines on the metal surface.
  • Provides a matte appearance with a subtle texture.
  • Helps to hide minor scratches and wear.
  • Often used for appliances, architectural elements, and automotive parts.

Anodized Finish

  • Typically used for aluminum.
  • Forms a durable oxide layer on the surface, enhancing corrosion resistance.
  • Allows for coloring through dyeing the anodized layer.
  • Used in architectural elements, electronics, and consumer goods.

Powder Coating

  • A dry finishing process where powder is electrostatically applied and cured.
  • Offers a wide range of colors and textures.
  • Provides a durable and even finish with good corrosion resistance.
  • Commonly used for outdoor furniture, automotive parts, and industrial equipment.

Electroplating

  • Involves depositing a layer of metal onto another metal through an electrochemical process.
  • Enhances appearance, corrosion resistance, and wear resistance.
  • Common plating metals include chrome, nickel, and gold.
  • Used in jewelry, automotive parts, and decorative items.
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Galvanizing

  • Involves coating steel or iron with a layer of zinc to prevent rusting.
  • Provides excellent corrosion resistance, especially in harsh environments.
  • Commonly used for outdoor structures, fences, and utility poles.

Remember that the best finish for a specific application depends on your requirements and the properties of the metal involved. 

At Almec we make sure your sheet metal finish is as per the specifcation and of the highest quality. 

 

Contact us now to discuss all your specific Finishes requirements.

Some of our other Laser Cutting and Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication services

Engineering & Quotation

Almec’s team of experienced engineers fully support our customer’s development efforts with advice and feedback on practical and cost-effective design from prototype through to volume production. And our comprehensive quotation service ensures that you will be given the most competitive and sustainable prices available.

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Laser Cutting

Our 6kW, LVD3015 Phoenix Fiber Optic Laser Cutter has capacity for 1500 x 3000mm sheets, thickness up to 20mm/steel, 16mm/aluminum & 12mm/copper & brass. Laser cutting offers a flexible and efficient method to produce components ready for delivery or for further processing.

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CNC Turret Punching

Our LVD 1225 Turret Punch Press has a bed size of 1200 x 3000mm & an extensive range of tooling for all your perforating & forming work. The punch, stripper and die teamed with CNC offers an efficient method to produce components. Our machine can perforate a wide range of metals and plastics and even emboss details and countersink holes. 

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Folding

All our press brakes are equipped with CNC control and precision tooling, teamed with well trained and experienced operators to ensure your folding requirements are produced efficiently and accurately. Our capacity is 3meter lengths and 110 tonne.

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Guillotining

Our Guillotine can cut up to 6mm copper and as thin as 1.5mm cardboard, and the machine has a rear support to ensure accurate cutting.

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Fastening Technology

We keep a wide range of self-clinching fasteners in stock, available in Nutserts, Studs and Standoffs of length up to 32mm.  We also have pneumatic pop riveting and stud-welding equipment.

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Welding

Our spot and stud welding services operate in house with MIG and TIG welding outsourced to selected sub contractors.

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Delivery

Almec services include delivery across Sydney and NSW utilising our company owned trucks and trusted couriers. We also offer interstate and international delivery. 

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and how Almec can help.

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Auburn NSW 2144

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