Robotic solution · Gist Point
Stainless steel with uniform grain and no cross marks, even on large parts.
Ideal for: Manufacturers of sinks, countertops, panels, appliances and kitchen equipment.
What it includes
Stable pressure so the sheet is not deformed or marked.
Belts, brushes or Scotch-Brite depending on direction and finish.
Programmed paths to sustain the linear grain.
Dust capture and station enclosure.
What it is for
Satin finishing is judged by grain uniformity, gloss and the absence of cross marks. The cell controls force, speed, direction and consumable wear, and is validated with a sample and a real part. It is a different application from mirror polishing and is treated as such.
Comparison
The specification is defined with a sample and validated in a part trial. No finish is promised without seeing the real part.
| Criterion | What it controls | Where it is used |
|---|---|---|
| Deburring | Edge, burr and radius | Casting, machining and cutting |
| Sanding | Grain, scratches and flatness | Preparation for polishing, paint or lacquer |
| Satin finishing | Grain direction, Ra and gloss | Stainless steel, aluminum and brass |
| Mirror polishing | Gloss, micro-scratches and cleanliness | Faucets, hardware and instruments |
| Validation | Sample, Ra/gloss and acceptance criteria | Before quoting the cell |
In detail
The difference between polishing and marking the part is pressure. The cell controls force, speed and tool orientation over the real geometry.
The abrasive defines cut and finish. The cell needs a wear, change and verification strategy, not just a program.
A part that moves cannot be polished repeatably. Fixturing is designed to hold without marking visible faces and to allow reference changes.
Dust and compounds are part of the process. Capture protects quality, equipment and the operator.
Without a published case, validation is done with a real part. The trial compares finish, fixturing, cycle and rework before quoting the cell.
Visual reference
Before you ask
If your part meets these points, it is a candidate. Send us the drawing or a photo and we confirm it with a simulation.
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What it takes
FAQ
A linear-grain finish with controlled gloss, different from mirror polishing. It is defined by grain direction, roughness and visual appearance.
Stainless steel, aluminum and brass in sinks, countertops, panels, profiles and hardware. Feasibility depends on access and geometry.
With programmed paths, tool orientation and force and speed parameters validated on the part.
Yes, if the area is prepared and a sanding and satin sequence compatible with the original finish is defined.
With a reference sample, visual inspection under controlled light and, where applicable, roughness or gloss measurement.
Yes. Capture and enclosure are sized according to material and consumable.
Part or sample, material, required finish, grain direction, volume and photos or drawing.
Yes. A satin trial compares grain, gloss and uniformity before defining the cell.
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