Color Matching
A color code is not a formula. RAL 7016 or [...]
Gloss Unit (GU)
A sheet metal sample can read 60 GU on a 20° gloss [...]
Gloss Level
"Satin" on a drawing looks like a finish specification. It [...]
Brushed Finish
A brushed finish is a surface treatment where abrasive materials [...]
Satin Finish
If you search for "satin finish" across ten different supplier [...]
Gloss Finish
You send a drawing to a sheet metal supplier with [...]
Matte Finish
You have added “matte finish” to a drawing callout. The [...]
Surface Roughness Explained: Ra vs Rz, Drawing Callouts & Process Values
Every manufactured surface has a texture. Under magnification, what looks [...]
Surface Texture in Manufacturing: Ra, Rz, Rq, Drawings & Part Performance
Surface texture refers to the local deviations in a manufactured [...]
How to Specify Surface Requirements on Sheet Metal Drawings
When a Surface Requirement Goes Wrong A contract manufacturer receives [...]
