How to Get Industrial Straight Line Finish on Stainless Steel

Industrial Straight Line Finish on Stainless Steel

You can achieve the same industrial straight line finish (#4 appliance, #6 satin or brush) on stainless steel using two different procedures.
 

Procedure #1

Use the PTX Eco Smart 47002 with the Hollow Core Shaft Adapter 42004 to achieve an industrial #4 appliance, #6 satin or brushed straight line finish on stainless steel.

 
#4 Appliance Finish

• Pre-grinding: Use the PTX Flap Wheel 47212 (60 grit), 47213 (80 grit) to create the desired straight line scratch pattern.

• Final Grinding/Industrial Finish: Use the PTX Fleece (Nonwoven) Wheel 47412 (80 grit) or Interleaf (Combi) Wheel 47312 (80 grit). This produces a straight line finish corresponding to a #4 finish with a grain standard of 150‐180 grit.

• Pre-grinding: Use the PTX Flap Wheel 47213 (80 grit) or 47214 (120 grit) to create the desired straight line scratch pattern.

• Final Grinding/Industrial Metal Finish: Use the PTX Fleece (Nonwoven) Wheel 47413 (180 grit) or Interleaf (Combi) Wheel 47313 (180 grit). This produces a straight line finish corresponding to a #6 finish with a grain standard of 220-240 grit.

Procedure #2

Use the PTX Eco Smart 47002 with the Hollow Core Shaft Adapter 42004 and PTX Expansion Roller to achieve an industrial straight line finish.
 
#4 Appliance Finish

• Pre-grinding: Use the PTX Fleece "Nonwoven" Sleeve 42060 Zirconium or 42460 Ceramic (60 grit), or 42080 Zirconium or 42480 Ceramic (80 grit) to create straight line scratch pattern.

• Final Grinding/Industrial Finish: Use the PTX Fleece "Nonwoven" Sleeve 42011 (medium grit). This produces a straight line finish corresponding to a #4 finish with a grain standard of 150‐180 grit.

• Pre-grinding: Use PTX Fleece "Nonwoven" Sleeve 42120 Zirconium (120 grit).

• Final Grinding/Industrial Finish: Use the PTX Fleece "Nonwoven" Sleeve 42012 (fine grit). This produces a straight line finish corresponding to a #6 finish with a grain standard of 220-240 grit.

Application Tips

• Using an oscillating back and forth operation creates a uniform straight line scratch pattern. Long motions prevent stop/start marks.

• By varying the speed of the tool, it is possible to make fine adjustments to the finish. For example: lower speed results in deeper scratch pattern and faster speed results in higher reflectivity.

 
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