SPI Mold Finish

SPI Finish Guide Application Micro Inches VDI 3400
A-1
Grade #3 Diamond
Lens/Mirror
0 – 1
A-2
Grade #6 Diamond
High Polish
1 – 2
A-3
Grade #15 Diamond
High Polish
2 – 3
0 – 5
B-1
600 Grit Paper
Medium Polish
2 – 3
6
B-2
400 Grit Paper
Medium Polish
4 – 5
7 – 8
C-1
600 Stone
Low Polish
10 – 12
11 – 12
C-2
400 Stone
Low Polish
25 – 28
13 – 15
C-3
320 Stone
Low Polish
38 – 42
16 – 17
D-1
Dry Blast Glass Bead #11; 8” distance at 100 psi; 5 secs
Satin Finish
10 – 12
18 – 19
D-2
Dry Blast #240 Oxide; 5” distance at 100 psi; 6 secs
Dull Finish
26 – 32
20 – 29
D-3
Dry Blast #24 Oxide; 6” distance at 100 psi; 5 secs
Dull Finish
190 – 320
30 – 45

SPI Finish by Plastic family

1: Good 2: Average 3: Not recommended 4: Not acceptable