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Our Metal Polishing Process
The Tanfield metal polishing process can be used to achieve results both visual and practical. We have the capabilities to perform metal polishing with flexibility and quality. Our rougher abrasives allow for the removal of surface imperfections, while finer abrasives have non-marking effects on workpieces.
Just as our metal spinning services can shape a wide range of metals, our metal polishing process uses a variety of other materials. Our team’s knowledge and experience are such that we utilise different types of abrasives depending on the metal being polished. For instance, Tanfield uses particular abrasives for polishing ferrous metals.
Finally, our experts use their extensive metal polish knowledge to apply various lubricants when necessary. This can include kerosene, wax, graphite, oils and more. Alongside dry polishing, this lets our metal polishing service meet your exact specifications.
What Metal Polishing Can Do For You
We recognise that metal polishing can be an important step for many industries where a high level of precision is required. Tanfield’s machine polished products are testament to this. By using our metal polishing services, you’ll be ensuring consistency across even large-scale manufacturing projects.
Tanfield’s metal polishing service can also greatly increase the lifespan of a workpiece by imbuing it with corrosion resistance. As a result, the process allows businesses to improve the quality of their products and reputation. Our expert polishers therefore make choosing Tanfield a valuable long-term investment.
Due to the aesthetic and resistant benefits of metal polishing, it sees a lot of application in commercial products. This is because we can polish widely used metals such as aluminium, copper, stainless steel, and brass, among others. However, our experts will be happy to provide advice if your project could benefit from metal polishing.
Expertise
We believe that collaboration is key! That’s why we work closely with you to ensure that we provide solutions tailored to your unique needs and requirements.
No drawing? No problem, our expert team will provide one free of charge.
Flexibility
Since 1984 we’ve built an enviable first-class reputation based on the highest quality workmanship with the best advice available on metal thickness and tolerance levels.
We have an open-minded approach to satisfying our customers engineering needs.
Responsive
We pride ourselves on deeply understanding our customers’ needs quickly and effectively. 90% of our quotes are provided within 24 hours.
We take great pride in our excellent on time deliver performance, helping our customers projects run on time, every time.
Competitive
With our large range of fully automatic spinning lathes, in our 35,000 sq-ft facility, you can be assured of receiving the best solution for your application, along with the very best lifetime value.
We are very proud to say we are a 100% ‘made in Great Britain’ manufacturer.
Top things we get asked
Metal polishing is a finishing process that smooths and enhances the surface of metal components. It improves appearance, reduces surface imperfections, and can increase corrosion resistance.
We can polish a wide range of metals including aluminium, stainless steel, copper, brass, and other alloys, with abrasives and techniques tailored to each material.
We use a range of abrasives, from rougher grades to remove surface imperfections to finer, non-marking abrasives for achieving a smooth finish. The choice depends on the metal and desired outcome.
Yes. Depending on the project, our team may use kerosene, wax, graphite, oils, or other lubricants alongside dry polishing to achieve the best results.
Industries including commercial manufacturing, aerospace, food processing, and engineering benefit from metal polishing, particularly where aesthetics, corrosion resistance, or surface precision is important.
Polishing removes surface defects and creates a smoother finish, which reduces corrosion and wear, thereby extending the operational life of components.
Absolutely. Our processes are designed to maintain consistency and quality across both small and large production runs, ensuring uniform results for every component.
Yes. Our experts can assess your project and recommend the most suitable polishing method, considering metal type, intended use, and desired finish.
Yes. Metal polishing is often used alongside spinning, swaging, and machining to produce fully finished, functional components that meet tight tolerances and aesthetic standards.
Tanfield combines skilled operators, extensive experience, and precision techniques to deliver high-quality, durable, and visually appealing metal components, with advice and support throughout your project.