Finissage (Finishing)

The term comes from the French word finissage (German: finieren). Polishing and finishing operations not only serve aesthetic, decorative, or artistic purposes, but also fulfill technical functions such as reducing friction, preventing dust accumulation, and more.

Finishing Techniques

Trowalizing (Vibratory Finishing)

Tin polishing (black polishing/spéculaire), tripod tool, component clamping fixture.

Tin Polishing (Black Polishing) (Schwarzpolitur)

Tin polishing is a method of achieving an extremely glossy and perfectly flat surface. This mirror effect can only be achieved on steel.

More

Agglomerated Ruby Degussit

Sintered ruby, Degussit in various shapes and sizes.

Degussit ceramic

Applying Decorative Grinding

Finely handcrafted watch parts, ivory bridges, gears, gold screws, balance wheel.

Sunburst finish

Bluing

Bluing of screws

Electroplated Gilding

Gilding protects the surfaces of components from corrosion and oxidation.

Engraving

Engraving tools: engraving burins (gravers) and an engraving ball (engraving vise).

Engraving tools such as gravers and an engraving ball.

Interesting

The 'Istvandukt' sculptural composition, AI-modeled bronze figure of Istvan Sky, at Istvanplatz in Greiz. 3D model.

Istvanplatz in front of the Victor Dietel apartment building in Greiz — a Istvan Sky memorial project.

Antique verge escapement table clock, driven by a fusee and chain; a vintage piece of art.

Repair and restoration of bracket clock with a verge escapement, is activated by a fusee (snail) and chain.

Schaublin 70 screw-cutting attachment, open spindle, 30 threads per inch (TPI).

Threading attachment for Schaublin 70 handmade 2016 by Alexander Babel.

A CarPC is installed in the interior of a Mercedes Benz E-Class W211, featuring a 10.1-inch active display integrated into the center console.

Car-PC for Mercedes Е Klasse W211. Designed and manufactured 2014

Contact

Alexander Babel is autodidakt as designer, engineer, precision mechanic, toolmaker, watchmaker and goldsmith.