Use this table to understand your options for stainless steel weld finishes.
Stainless Steel Weld Finish Information
| Weld Finish | Description |
|---|---|
| Buff | Welds as-laid. Free-hand abrasive buffed to remove weld discoloration. |
| Strip Buff (Taped) | Welds as-laid and taped off. Abrasive buffed to masking line to remove weld discoloration. |
| 150 µin Ra Grind Flush | Weld is ground flush to surrounding material and abrasive buffed (final step of 50 Grit). Surface finish is a maximum of 150 µin Ra (3.81 µm Ra). |
| 35 µin Ra Grind Smooth | Weld is ground smooth (final step of 150-180 Grit). Weld profile may range from flush to rounded. Abrasive buffed to masking line. Surface finish is a maximum of 35 µin Ra (0.89 µm Ra). |
| 35 µin Ra Strip Grind Smooth | Weld is taped off and ground smooth (final step of 150-180 Grit). Weld profile may range from flush to rounded. Abrasive buffed to masking line. Surface finish is a maximum of 35 µin Ra (0.89 µm Ra). |
| 35 µin Ra Strip Grind Flush | Weld is ground flush to surrounding material and abrasive buffed (final of 150-180 Grit) to masking line. Surface finish is a maximum of of 35 µin Ra (0.89 µm Ra). |
| 35 µin Ra Strip Grind Flush | Weld is taped off, ground flush to surrounding material and abrasive buffed (final step of 150-180 Grit) to masking line. Surface finish is a maximum of of 35 µin Ra (0.89 µm Ra). |
| 20 µin Ra Strip Grind Flush | Weld is taped off, ground flush to surrounding material and abrasive buffed (final step of 180 Grit) to masking line. Surface finish is a maximum of of 20 µin Ra (0.51 µm Ra). |
| 14 µin Ra Strip Grind Flush | Weld is taped off, ground flush to surrounding material and abrasive buffed (final step of 240 Grit) to masking line. Surface finish is a maximum of of 14 µin Ra (0.36 µm Ra). |
| 10 µin Ra Strip Grind Flush | Weld is taped off and ground flush to surrounding material and abrasive buffed to masking line (final step of 320 Grit). Surface finish is a maximum of 10 µin Ra (0.25 µm Ra). |
