surface to improve corrosion ressitence, durability or apperance. •Abrasive material: Hard material used to grind, cut or polish softer material. • e.g. diamond, silicon carbide Surface Finishing Process •Lapping: •Lapping is a machining process that uses an abrasive material to remove a small amount of material from the surface of a workpiece, resulting in a very smooth surface finish. Lapping is often used to finish precision components such as bearings, gears, and piston rings. Lapping Surface Finishing Process: •Honing •Honing is a machining process that uses a series of abrasive stones to remove material from the inside of a bore, such as the cylinder bore of an engine. Honing is used to improve the accuracy and surface finish of bores. Honing Surface Finishing Process: •Superfinishing •Superfinishing is a machining process that uses a very fine abrasive material to remove a very small amount of material from the surface of a workpiece, resulting in an extremely smooth surface finish. Superfinishing is often used to finish critical components such as medical implants and aerospace parts. Superfinishing Surface Finishing Process: •Polishing •Polishing is a machining process that uses a fine abrasive material to remove a small amount of material from the surface of a workpiece, resulting in a bright and reflective finish. Polishing is often used to improve the appearance of metal and plastic products. Polishing Surface Finishing Process: •Buffing •Buffing is a machining process that uses a soft abrasive material to remove a very small amount of material from the surface of a workpiece, resulting in a very smooth and shiny finish. Buffing is often used to finish jewelry, silverware, and other decorative items. Buffing Surface Finishing Process: •Electroplating •Electroplating is a process that uses an electric current to deposit a thin layer of metal onto the surface of a workpiece. Electroplating is used to protect the workpiece from corrosion, improve its electrical conductivity, or give it a decorative finish. Surface Finishing Process •Galvanizing •Galvanizing is a process that deposits a thin layer of zinc onto the surface of a workpiece. Galvanizing is used to protect the workpiece from corrosion.