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MATTE FINISH FOR STAINLESS STEEL 304
Q. We want the following information from any experienced persons.
We want to give a matt(rough) finish to stainless steel 304; please give the solution (chemicals) detail for this.
Whether chemical dipping is ok or we have to use electric current for giving this finish?
the material is SS304 sheet.
thank you, D.Elangovan
ELANGOVAN DAMODARAN
- India
1999
A. I would think a very easy way to get a finish you are looking for is abrasive blasting. You can control the grit size, the pressure and the time.
Jim Conner
Mabank, Texas USA
1999
Q. We are looking for a chemical to give matte finish to s.s.304 and 316 series
Neha Patel
business woman - India
2007
A. Here is a product you can use to obtain matte finish to SS steel:
"Steelmatt" from Arya Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd., Ahmedabad.
Obtain and carefully follow the MSDS.
Best regards.
Deian TACHEV
- France
December 21, 2011
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