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The
information presented on this website is for general information
purposes only, and is not intended as a warranty for its suitability in
a particular project. It is intended for use by licensed design professionals to
determine its proper application. The
user assumes all liability arising from its use.
SUMMARY
OF TYPICAL STAINLESS STEEL FINISHES
|
Finish Designation |
Supplied
by |
| UNPOLISHED
FINISHES |
|
| No. 1 |
A
comparatively rough, dull surface produced by hot rolling to the
specified thickness, followed by annealing and descaling. |
| No. 2 |
A dull
cold rolled finish produced by cold rolling to the specified
thickness, followed by annealing and descaling. |
| No. 2B |
A general
purpose, bright cold rolled finished, more readily polished than
the No. 1 or No. 2 finishes. |
| POLISHED
FINISHES |
|
| No.
3 |
A
semi-finished polished surface, obtained with approximately 100
grit abrasive, generally used when later finishing will follow
fabrication. |
| No. 4 |
A general
purpose bright polished finish obtained with a 120-150 mesh
abrasive. |
| No. 6 |
A soft
satin finish having lower reflectivity than the No. 4 finish,
produced by brushing the No. 4 finish, using a medium abrasive. |
| No. 7 |
A highly
reflective finish produced by buffing a surface which has been
first finely ground, but the "grit" lines not removed. |
| No. 8 |
The most
reflective finish commonly produced. The surface is
essentially free of "grit" lines. |
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