Polishing is an important finishing step that helps eliminate imperfections and impurities from stainless steel and other metal surfaces. It improves the appearance or aesthetics of stainless steel parts by creating smooth and shiny surfaces. It also improves functionality by preventing contamination caused by corrosion, oxidation and high temperatures during processing. Chemical polishing is among…
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Creating a corrosion-resistant surface on stainless steel typically requires the use of passivation, electropolishing or both. Though manufacturers use both for protecting the surface of parts, you will find a significant difference between electropolishing and passivation. One option does not offer universal performance for all parts. When it comes to electropolishing vs. passivation, either…
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