How to Satin Finish 2B Stainless Sheet

    So you have sheet stock but now need to put a consistent satin finish on the 2B stainless sheet. Below we have detailed how to put a DP1 satin finish on the surface. 

    Firstly:  What Is 2B Stainless Steel? 

    2B finish stainless steel

    2B stainless steel is a very common mill finish supplied by steel stockholders.  It should be supplied cold rolled, softened and de-scaled.  There is then a final ‘pinch pass’ finishing process through polishing rollers.  This process is designed to give the surface a bright semi-reflective surface.  Note:  it is not mirror polished.  The surface remains a semi-bright grey in colour.

    2B is the most common form of sheet or strip stainless steel. It is suitable for use in it’s supplied form but can also be post processed to achieve other finishes.

    If 2B Has Been De-scaled Why Do I Struggle To Get a Consistent Satin Finish?

    2B stainless steel is rolled in a pinch pass process which creates a secondary harder surface or skin. If the skin is not removed completely it will leave a ‘blotchy’ finish beneath the surface of the grain finish.

    So How Do I Satin Finish 2B Stainless Steel?

    Neither tex / scotchbrite type brushes nor traditional combination brushes have the aggression to cut through that top skin layer.  The only option was to use abrasive sleeves on a hand held satin polishing machine such as the Cibo Finimaster.  Typically you would need to use either a P60 or P80 zirconia belt for this purpose. Once ground, sand the surface with finer grade belts or wheels.

    FMCM C60 Ceramic finish

    Today there is another option. The impressive new P60 Ceramic combination combi wheels are an impressive addition to the Cibo range. Use this exciting new product to remove 2B scale clean away leaving an impressive consistent deep grained satin finish.  Get your Ginger Ninja wheel today. The essential addition to the stainless steel fabricators tool box.

    Need a Finer Finish?

    No problem.  Refine the finish using the extensive range of Tex Brushes and wheels.

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