Manual polishing is a rare but important part of the process to achieve a premium quality finish, and is therefore highly sought after by our customers in industry. This process, when paired with mechanical polishing, achieves extremely smooth surface finishes of up to Ra 0.005 µm while guaranteeing the desired geometry and dimensions.
With an eye for perfection and a steady hand, our technicians master both traditional polishing and advanced mechanical techniques using modern equipment to meet the demands of cutting-edge industries.
Direct industrial applications
Manual and mechanical polishing is crucial in:
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Watchmaking and luxury goods: impeccable aesthetic finishes on miniaturised components.
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Medical devices and connectors: perfectly smooth surfaces to limit friction and facilitate assembly.
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Aeronautics, space and nuclear power: : optimised surface finishes to improve the wear resistance and durability of parts.
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Automotive and energy: precise adjustments and functional finishing on tooling and mechanical parts.
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Precision manufacturing: micron-scale fixtures and components requiring localised polishing.
Our polishing machines
Our workshops combine manual workstations and specialised machinery:
Manual polishing
NSK/TECNOVA systems for precision work
4 polishing lathes (max. Ø 300 mm)
Mechanical polishing
Lapping machine – LAMPLAN MM 8600
Automatic horizontal honing machine – DELAPENA SPEEDHONE (Ø 1.14 to 79.37 mm)
Abrasive flow machine – KENNAMETAL EXTRUDE HONE LTD
Tribofinishing machine – POLYSERVICE ME4 (new in 2024, 3,000 rpm)
These machines can be used for both small batch runs and to machine complex one-off parts while guaranteeing a consistently high surface quality.
Capabilities and performance on technical and hard materials
Our polishing techniques can be applied to all types of materials, from the softest to the hardest:
Tungsten carbide: high-precision finishes for tooling and wear parts.
Hardened steels: optimised surface finishes to extend the lifespan of parts.
Titanium and special alloys: functional and aesthetic polishing for the aeronautics and medical industries.
Stainless steel, aluminium, brass and copper: bright or matt finishes as required.
Industrial ceramics: improved surface finishes on fragile and miniaturised parts.
Our combined expertise in manual polishing (skill and attention to detail) and mechanical polishing (consistency and efficiency) guarantees that your most demanding specifications will be met.