Technical Surface Finishes
At Ineo, we believe the finish defines the quality of the final project. We specialize in high-precision surface treatments, achieving a realistic, professional look for every component that guarantees both the aesthetic success and the long-term durability of your products
What are surface finishes?
Surface finishes are treatments applied to the surface of a material to improve its appearance, texture, functionality or resistance, adapting it to specific aesthetic or technical requirements.
The finishing processes are intended to ensure that the surfaces of the products meet the needs required by our customers in terms of appearance, texture and final behaviour for which they have been designed.
Nowadays the quality standards are increasingly demanding. For this reason, the finishes have become a first-line production process, since they make a difference in the final appearance of the pieces.
At Ineo we are specialists in a wide variety of finishes. We also have a human team with extensive experience in the sector and the most appropriate materials and tools to obtain the results that the client needs.
At Ineo, we turn the finish into a strategic asset for your project. We ensure every surface detail enhances your brand identity, guaranteeing that the final result not only meets your technical specifications but also stands out for its visual quality and tactile excellence.
Do you need your prototype to be indistinguishable from a production piece for your next presentation? Do you want to elevate the perceived value of your final pieces with a professional finish?
Talk to our technical team
Purpose of surface finishes
- Achieve a positive impact on the user regarding the aesthetics of the product
- Get the same look as the final product
- Achieve the level of adjustment and proper assembly for the possible components
- Obtain different mechanical properties of the surface
- Protect against corrosion
- Modify the roughness
- Improve the level of sterility
Why surface finishing matters for your parts
- What industrial surface finishing services can Ineo provide for my project?
Surface finishing includes painting, sandblasting, polishing, metalised coating, texturing, laser marking and other treatments to improve the look, feel and performance of your parts. - How do surface finishes enhance the durability of parts?
Proper surface treatments can protect against wear, corrosion and environmental exposure, helping parts last longer in functional applications. - Can Ineo match specific colours or textures for branding or prototypes?
Yes, finishes can be matched to colour standards (e.g. RAL, Pantone) and tailored textures to meet design or presentation requirements. - What industries benefit most from professional surface finishing?
Sectors such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical and consumer products rely on surface finishing for both aesthetics and functional requirements. - How does surface finishing help make prototypes look like final production parts?
Techniques like sanding, polishing, and high-precision painting remove manufacturing marks and replicate production surface quality for realistic prototypes. - Does Ineo deliver technical surface finishing services internationally?
Yes, Ineo manufactures and performs technical surface finishing in Barcelona, Spain, and delivers treated components to clients across Europe and worldwide. Finished parts can be securely packaged and shipped internationally, including full coordination of logistics for industrial projects outside Spain.
We offer a wide variety of finishes that fit your needs
Painting
Glossy
Textured
Satin
Mate
Dye
Water Transfer Printing
Carbon fiber
Marble
Wood
Metallized
Chrome plated
Sandblast
Laser marking
Texts
Logos
Images
Pad printing
Recommendations
Surface finishing improves the aesthetics of printed parts, offers additional protection against wear, allows customization and adaptability in design, and optimizes the functionality and durability of parts.
Recommended use for some of the surface finishes we offer:
Sandblast: It is ideal for pieces that require an industrial finish.
Polished: For parts that require a smooth and uniform surface.
Dye: Suitable option for quickly colouring large batches of small parts
Matt Painted: For more elegant looking pieces, the matte finish offers a smooth, shine-free surface.
High Gloss Paint: Provides a smooth, reflective surface that highlights the design and details of the part, perfect for applications requiring a high-quality appearance.
Varnished: Adds a clear protective layer over the surface of the part, providing greater resistance to wear, corrosion, and UV damage. In addition, it enhances the colour and shine of the piece, offering a more professional and durable finish.
Metallic finish: It offers a shiny, metallic appearance to printed parts, imitating the look and feel of real metal, with a choice of electrolytic nickel/chrome plating, high vacuum metallization, and metallic-look paint.
Additive manufacturing technologies available at Ineo
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
Stereolithography (SLA)
Additive manufacturing technology, through which pieces of epoxy resin are obtained with excellent reproduction of details and precision, which allow different surface finishes.
Laser Sintering (SLS)
Additive manufacturing technology that allows to obtain functional parts with an excellent mechanical behaviour that can be used for multiple applications.
HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)
HP additive manufacturing (3D printing) technology that delivers high print speed and excellent resolution, as well as excellent mechanical performance.
Fused deposition modeling (FDM)
Additive manufacturing technology, through which parts with a variety of high-performance thermoplastics and approved materials for the aeronautical industry can be manufactured.
Metal 3D printing (SLM)
Additive manufacturing technology, by which highly complex metal parts can be manufactured quickly and which provides almost unlimited design flexibility.
Design flexibility
Efficient use of materials
Variety of materials
Customization
Rapid Prototyping
Other technologies
Vacuum Casting
Manufacturing technology that allows the reproduction of parts in polyurethane resin using a silicone mould. Rapid production of prototypes, low volume manufacturing and final parts.
CNC Machining
Manufacturing technology that allows parts to be manufactured by extracting material from a block. Said operations are carried out on Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines.
Rapid Tooling
Manufacturing technology for the production of series of plastic and metal parts; Prototype Molds allow parts to be manufactured as a preliminary step to large-scale manufacturing.
Metal Pressing
Metal Pressing is a manufacturing technology that makes it possible to obtain metal parts by subjecting the material to a compression load between two moulds, which are steel stamps or dies.
Metal injection Molding (MIM)
Metal Injection moulding (MIM) production allows the manufacture of metal components of small size and complex geometry.
Vacuum Forming
A manufacturing process widely used for the production of packaging, automotive parts, electronic product casing, casings for the medical and healthcare sectors, interior trim for vehicles, among others.
National and International Delivery Times for surface finishes
Need your surface finishes ASAP?
Ineo provides manufacturing services for professional applications, guaranteeing fast-turnaround deliveries with optimized lead times.
We advise, design, manufacture, and distribute nationally and internationally from Terrassa (Barcelona, Spain).
📦 No minimum order quantity – Guaranteed delivery times – Technical support
Delivery Times in Spain:
Surface finishes improve the appearance, functionality, or durability of parts and include processes such as painting, anodizing, polishing, sandblasting, chrome plating, powder coating, among others. Each technique requires specific lead times depending on the materials and customer requirements.
Delivery time will depend on the type of finish required, the volume of parts, and whether the surface needs preparation or treatment before the final process.
Factors that affect lead times for surface finishes:
- Type of finish (decorative, functional, or technical)
- Base material of the part
- Quantity of parts to be processed
- Size and geometry
- Preliminary preparation (cleaning, deburring)
- Curing or drying time (if applicable)
Under normal conditions, applying surface finishes may add between 2 and 7 additional business days to the manufacturing process. Simple finishes such as polishing or sandblasting may be ready in 1 to 2 working days, while more complex processes like anodizing or paint with curing may require additional time.
If the finish must meet a specific technical or aesthetic specification, an initial sample or validation may be required before starting the full batch, which can slightly extend the final delivery time. For projects with tight deadlines, we can evaluate express options or prioritization depending on workload and process availability.
We will be able to provide an accurate estimate once we know the project details and the desired finish.
Deliveries to Canary Islands, Balearics, Ceuta & Melilla:
Shipments to these regions may require 1-5 additional business days due to logistics and (for Canary Islands) customs processing.
International Deliveries:
Orders outside Spain require extended lead times. Additional delivery time varies by destination country and local logistics/customs factors.
For precise international delivery estimates, contact our customer service team.
Do you need finishing for your parts?
INEO PROTOTIPOS S.L.
C/Avenc del Daví, 6 Pol.Ind.Can Petit
Terrassa, Barcelona 08227
Tel. +34 937 337 000
Email: contact@ineo.es
Web: https://www.ineo.es