Surface Finish Options for Turned Parts
Turned parts generally feature a very smooth surface finish. The as-machined finish of cylindrical areas is typically smoother when produced on a lathe compared to a mill, so keep this in mind when choosing the machining method for parts that can be processed by either. Areas machined with live tooling, such as flats and slots, may show visible tool marks.
If prefered, metal parts can be lightly bead blasted to achieve a fine matte finish. For hard metals like steel and stainless steel, edges can be deburred with a light bead blast to remove metal slivers and smooth sharp or rough areas.
