Stainless steel
Procedure
Depending on the stainless steel alloy, your parts will already have the corresponding properties.
These are complemented by our stainless steel processes. Whether increased corrosion protection or removal of micro-unevenness or welding residues: We have the right solution.
The material is removed in the microscopic range. The focus here is on creating shiny surfaces (levelling) or controlled material removal (e.g. deburring). In the medical field, electropolishing is used to reduce bacterial adhesion.
Passivation is used to ensure the corrosion resistance of the component and thus its durability without changing its appearance.
Chrome steel has a natural passive layer that protects it from corrosion. This layer can be made more uniform and thicker by targeted treatment.
The pickling of chrome steel is necessary to remove discolouration on weld seams or heavy scaling, for example from laser cutting. As the corrosion protection is impaired in these areas, the defective layer is removed using a special immersion bath. Pickled surfaces are matt and susceptible to dirt and fingerprints. Pickling can be followed by subsequent electropolishing to improve the matt and dirt-sensitive surface.
