SPI Finish Standards
Exact micro-inch Ra tolerances across all standard grades.
< 1 Ra
SPI A-1 diamond grade
100%
profilometer verified
A-1 to D-3
full classification range
Classification Breakdown
Systematic grit progressions designed to protect sharp shut-offs and eliminate parting-line washouts.
Grade A
Grade B
Grade C
High-Gloss Diamond Buffing
Fine Paper Finishing
Grit Stone Standards
Graded diamond compounds on felt or hard wood bobs delivering SPI A-1, A-2, and A-3 mirror finishes.
Precision silicon carbide paper progression achieving SPI B-1, B-2, and B-3 semi-gloss surface textures.
Hand-stoned abrasive bench finishing calibrated for SPI C-1, C-2, and C-3 matte component requirements.
Quality Assurance
Every cavity insert undergoes rigorous surface roughness verification using calibrated profilometer readings and certified comparator references before shipping.
Quality Engineering Protocol, Longmont CO
Match your print callouts to our finishing standards.
Send tool steel grades, core geometry, and target Ra values for immediate technical evaluation.
