Reference

Material × Finish Compatibility

Every grade we machine against every finish we apply — generated from the same data that powers our quoting.

Common combinations

Read the matrix as manufacturing decisions, not just cells.

Machined aluminum reference for anodizing

Aluminum + anodizing

A strong default for housings, brackets and hardware parts with controlled appearance.

Stainless + passivation

Used when cleanliness, corrosion resistance and documentation matter.

Brass + nickel plating

Useful for connectors, contacts, bushings and functional components.

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Legend✓ Compatible△ Conditional — hover for reason— Not applicable

Material	As-Machined	Anodizing Type II (Clear)	Anodizing Type II (Dyed)	Hardcoat Anodizing Type III	Zinc Plating	Nickel Plating (Electrolytic)	Electroless Nickel Plating (ENP)	Hard Chrome Plating	Tin Plating	Passivation	Black Oxide	Chromate Conversion (Alodine / Chem Film)	Electropolishing	Bead Blasting	Brushed Finish	Polishing	Vibratory Tumbling	Powder Coating	Wet Painting	PTFE Coating (Teflon)	Laser Marking	Silk Screening
Aluminum 6061-T6	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓					✓		✓	✓		✓	✓	✓		✓	✓
Aluminum 6063-T5	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓					✓		✓	✓		✓	✓	✓		✓
Aluminum 7075-T6	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓					✓		✓	✓		✓	✓	✓		✓	✓
Aluminum 2024-T351	✓	✓	△	△								✓		✓	✓		✓	✓	✓		✓
Aluminum 5052-H32	✓	✓	✓	✓								✓		✓	✓		✓	✓	✓		✓
Aluminum 5083-H111	✓	✓	✓	✓								✓		✓	✓		✓	✓	✓		✓
MIC-6 Cast Aluminum Plate	✓	✓	△	✓								✓		✓	✓		✓	✓	✓		✓
Stainless Steel 303	✓									✓			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓				✓
Stainless Steel 304	✓									✓			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓				✓
Stainless Steel 316L	✓									✓			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓				✓
Stainless Steel 17-4 PH	✓									✓			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓
Stainless Steel 420	✓									✓			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓
Stainless Steel 440C	✓									✓			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓
Low-Carbon Steel 1018	✓				✓	✓	✓	✓			✓							✓	✓	✓	✓
Carbon Steel 1045	✓				✓	✓	✓	✓			✓							✓	✓	✓	✓
Structural Steel A36	✓				✓						✓							✓	✓		✓
Alloy Steel 4140	✓				✓	✓	✓	✓			✓							✓	✓	✓	✓
Alloy Steel 4340	✓				△	✓	✓	△			✓							✓	✓	✓	✓
Tool Steel D2	✓						✓				✓									✓	✓
Tool Steel A2	✓						✓				✓									✓	✓
Tool Steel O1	✓										✓									✓	✓
Titanium Grade 2	✓									✓			✓	✓		✓					✓
Titanium Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V)	✓									✓			✓	✓		✓					✓
Copper C110	✓					✓	✓		✓							✓	✓				✓
Brass C260 (Cartridge Brass)	✓					✓	✓	✓	✓							✓	✓				✓
Brass C360 (Free-Machining)	✓					✓	✓	✓	✓							✓	✓				✓
Phosphor Bronze C510	✓					✓	✓		✓							✓	✓				✓
Magnesium AZ31B	✓													✓					✓		✓
Invar 36	✓						✓									✓					✓
ABS	✓													✓					✓		✓	✓
Polycarbonate (PC)	✓															✓			✓		△	✓
Nylon PA6	✓																✓				✓
Nylon PA66	✓																✓				✓
POM (Delrin / Acetal)	✓																✓				✓
HDPE	✓
Acrylic (PMMA)	✓															✓					△	✓
PEEK	✓																✓				✓
PTFE (Teflon)	✓
PEI (Ultem 1000)	✓																				✓
PPS	✓																				✓
PPSU (Radel)	✓																				✓
G10/FR4 Glass Epoxy	✓
Carbon Fiber Sheet	✓

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Finish and substrate mismatches are a common find when a part changes supplier. The transfer checklist catches them in section C, before the first batch is cut.

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