PROCESSES / SERVICES

Aluminium anodising is an electrochemical process used to increase the thickness of the natural oxide layer on the surface of metal components. This process provides durable, anti-corrosive, and decorative finishes. 

Cosmetic finishes available:

• Multiple Colours 
• Clear / Natural
• Black
• Bright
• Half bright 
• Quarter bright 

Surtec 650 is a hexavalent chromium-free trivalent used for producing a clear chem film coating on aluminium delivering excellent corrosion protection.

Key Benefits:

• Allows electrical conductivity 
• Can be used to repair anodised coatings and refresh them.
• Contains no hexavalent chromium – meeting RoHS test criteria and REACH Compliance

Passivation is the process of treating stainless steel in order to reduce the chemical reactivity of its surface. This treatment removes the free iron from the grain boundaries and surface of the metal using an acid solution.

Key Benefits:

• Thickens natural oxide layer 
• Provides protection against corrosion and rust.

Bead blasting is the process of removing surface deposits by applying fine bead media at a high velocity. Using top-of-the-range machines we are able to process aluminium parts of all shapes and sizes.

Bead blasting produces an effect that is used for creating a rough, uniform, and matt surface on machined parts prior to anodising. 

This is a vital step in our process; buffing prepares the metal surface for all cosmetic finishes to ensure our end products are finished to the highest quality achievable.

Our team of highly skilled operatives prides itself on the ability to take raw machined parts and process them to create the high standard of surface finishes expected from our customers. 

Linishing is the process of using belt sanding techniques to improve and enhance the cosmetic finish of a material's surface.

When aluminium is linished, it creates a distinctive finish with a brushed matt texture, enhancing the natural grain of the aluminium.

BAF has invested in the best machines and equipment available in order to continually exceed our customers' expectations. Our rumbling machines and media are chosen specifically for deburring, edge-breaking, and polishing various sizes, shapes, and quantities of metal components. This will ensure the parts have no sharp edges or excess material and are in the best possible condition for additional treatments. 

Meeting our customers' expectations and delivery requirements is paramount to our business. We achieve this through accurate inventory, maintaining a realistic production schedule, monitoring efficiencies, building strong relationships with suppliers and celebrating success.

We are confident working across a number of high-pressure industries where many projects are time-sensitive. As a result, we are proficient in Rapid Response. 

Our team of agile and skilled colleagues works tirelessly to provide a fast reactive service if and when our customers require a quick turnaround.