contents<\/p>
- 1<\/span> What is a mirror finish?<\/a>
- 1.1<\/span> Features<\/a><\/li>
- 1.2<\/span> variation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n
What is a mirror finish?<\/span><\/h2>\n
A mirror finish is a design polishing finish that gives a mirror-like reflection to the surface of metal. There is a slight difference between the scope of our industry and that of the general public.<\/p>\n
Let me explain using a commonly manufactured stainless steel mirror plate.<\/p>\n
The products that are generally recognized as having a mirror finish as a finish that reflects the face nicely are<\/p>\n
1, Buffing #400<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n2, Gloss buffing finish #600<\/p>\n
3\u3001Buffed mirror finish NO.700<\/p>\n
4\u3001Glazed mirror finish NO.8<\/p>\n
5\u3001Mirror finish #800<\/p>\n
These are the product lines that we have.<\/p>\n
In our industry<\/p>\n
mirror surface means 3, 4, and 5.<\/p>\n
However, in general<\/p>\n
1 to 5 are recognized as mirror surface. In particular, #400 mirror polished products are often referred to as “polished”. Therefore, it is better to tell us the purpose of the product when you buy it.<\/p>\n
For more information on polishing stainless steel, please see below.<\/p>\n
Introduction of mirrored plates of stainless steel, etc.<\/a>
\nWhy do we polish?<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nA mirror finish is one in which the surface reflects like a mirror, but it has a wide range of uses depending on the grade and design expression.\u3000The higher the grade of the mirror finish, the more difficult it is to repair scratches.<\/p>\n
The stainless steel #400 buffing plate is the most widely used of all stainless steel mirror plates, and is widely used for various purposes.\u3000This product is a representative of stainless steel surface finishing that has been loved for more than half a century.\u3000It has been used in a wide variety of applications, from medical equipment, food equipment, and vehicles to semiconductor manufacturing equipment and display device manufacturing equipment.\u3000On the other hand, stainless steel #600 or higher mirror surface plates are widely used for interior and exterior construction and equipment.\u3000Of course, the higher the grade, the higher the price. Therefore, it is not possible to use only the highest grade, so customers can choose according to their usage.\u3000In the case of highly designed architectural work involving welding process made of stainless steel, #700 is the one that can be reworked.\u3000No.8 is recommended if the defective part can be made not to show by technique.\u3000However, if you want to use it as a mirror, #800 or more from a flat stainless steel plate with a thickness of 2.0 mm or more is preferable.<\/p>\n
In general, SUS304 stainless steel mirror plates are the mainstream, but mirror processing is also possible for stainless steel grades such as SUS316 with high corrosion resistance and SUS430 with chromium, depending on the application.\u3000Please consult with us from the design and functional aspects so that we can provide you with the most suitable product.<\/p>\n
As for the finishing method and finish of the welded area, stainless steel #400 buffing plate is finished with sisal buffing.\u3000After finishing the welded area with a sander, it is raised to about #600 with paper, and then finished with sisal buffing to achieve #400.\u3000The point to note here is to match the buffing grain.\u3000If the buffing grain is out of alignment, going straight, or facing diagonally, the design will be lost.\u3000Please be careful.<\/p>\n
For buffing mirror finish of #600 or #700 stainless steel, after finishing to #400, use a surface buffing tool to remove the buff marks and increase the luster.\u3000Although it is not necessary to match the buffing grain as much as #4000 buffing, the direction of the buffing grain should still be the same or it will look crossed and mottled due to the reflection.<\/p>\n
As for the correction method for stainless steel NO.8 and #800, it requires a lot of technique. This cannot be done with the same grinder that I have used in the past, but with a polisher that rotates in a circular motion.\u3000After grinding up to about #700, the final polisher is used to finish the work, but since the liquid is quite special, know-how and technique are required.<\/p>\n
Features<\/span><\/h3>\n
Mirror-polished finishes vary in difficulty depending on the grade. Special production methods and equipment are required.<\/p>\n
For small items, #400 or so, it is possible to finish them once the technique is relatively mastered. Applicable materials include stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, copper, and brass.<\/p>\n
However, there are some finishes that cannot be applied depending on the grade, so we ask for inquiries on a case-by-case basis. In addition, although each facility is different, one of the main features is that we can finish a wide range of shapes, including plates, square pipes, round pipes, channels, angles, and other types of steel, as well as fabricated shapes.<\/p>\n
The beautiful mirror-like finish is the basis for creating any design pattern.\u3000There are many types of stainless steel mirror sheets, so if you want to reduce reflective pollution outdoors, you can use a low-reflective stainless steel mirror sheet as a base for forming textures.\u3000In addition, if you want to add reflection elements, you can choose a stainless steel mirror plate with high resolution.<\/p>\n
[Click here for examples.]<\/p>\n
- 1.2<\/span> variation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n
- 1.1<\/span> Features<\/a><\/li>