Masking Masking is a process used in manufacturing, painting, surface finishing, and coating applications to protect specific areas or features of a workpiece from being exposed to certain treatments, coatings, or processes. Masking involves the application of masking materials such as tapes, films, adhesives, coatings, or temporary barriers to cover and shield designated areas of the workpiece while allowing other areas to remain exposed for treatment.
Masking prevents unwanted paint overspray, coating deposition, chemical exposure, or surface contamination on critical surfaces, threads, holes, or machined features. Effective masking techniques are essential for achieving precise, uniform, and high-quality finishes, coatings, and treatments on complex and multi-feature components in manufacturing and finishing operations. |