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How to achieve satin / matte finish on SS304 pipe ?

2007

We are about to manufacture long (1900mm) handles from SS304 pipes - seamless (ID-31mm). The final finish required is matte / satin finish as in all good looking architectural items. Since the manufacturing process involves machining / pipe bending, I wish to do this finishing in the end. Please suggest method or machinery to achieve so.

Thanks in anticipation.

Rishi Dass
Production Control - Dehradun, India

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#1 I suggest you get an acceptable finished sample from your customer if they have one.
#2 If they don't then you could blast finish these parts or mass finish them. Naturally, mass finishing is a more economical process. Depending on the media used, blasting will produce a dull luster to a frosted appearance. Mass finishing will produce a galvanized appearance to a similar frosted appearance.

AF Kenton
retired business owner - Hatboro, Pennsylvania
2007

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July 7, 2008

say, pipe specification is ss304,dia-3".
what is the meaning of 304/

thaks and regards,
Engr. Rabiul Islam

Engr. Rabiul Islam
- dhaka

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Hi, Rabiuk. 304 means type 304 stainless steel. This is an austinitic 18-8 stainless steel (roughly 18% chromium and 8% nickel).

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
July 7, 2008