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What is Anodizing?
It is an electrochemical process that thickens and toughens the naturally
occurring protective oxide. The resulting finish, depending on the
process, is the second hardest substance known to man; second only
to the diamond. The anodic coating is part of the metal but has a porous
structure which allows secondary infusions such as dye, PTFE Coating,
etc. For more information, see our Anodizing page.
What is the difference between regular and hardcoat anodizing?
Regular or color anodizing is a process used mainly for corrosion resistance
and decorative purposes. Coating thicknesses range from 0.0002 to 0.0006
and can be dyed in a variety of colors. Hardcoat anodizing requires
higher electrical power and produces thicker coatings. Depending on
the alloy, coating thicknesses up to 0.0008" can be produced in
the laboratory. In production, .002+ .0005 is normal. For more information,
see our Hardcoat Anodizing page.
What colors do you offer in color anodizing?
We offer 20 standard colors and can provide you with custom colors to
meet your requirements. For more information, see our Color Chart.
Can aluminum anodized parts be PTFE coated?
Yes. For a better co-efficient of friction, superior lubricity & long-wear
properties. For more information, see our PTFE
Coating page.
What is the best series of stainless steel to electropolish?
Electropolishing produces the most spectacular results on 300 series
stainless steel. The resulting finish often appears bright, shiny and
comparable to the mirror finishes of "bright chrome" and
automotive parts. On 400 series stainless steels, the cosmetic appearance
of the parts is less spectacular, but deburring, cleaning and passivation
are comparable. For more information, see our Electropolishing page.
What is Passivation?
It is the removal of exogenous iron or iron compounds from the surface
of stainless steel by means of a chemical dissolution, most typically
by a treatment with an acid solution that will remove the surface contamination,
but will not significantly affect the stainless steel itself. For more
information, see our Passivation page.
What is Powder Coating?
Powder Coating is the fastest growing finishing technology, currently
representing over 10 percent of the total industrial finishing market.
It is a dry finishing process using finely ground particles of pigment
and resin which are electrostatically charged and sprayed onto a part
to be coated. The parts to be coated are electrically grounded do that
the charged particles projected at them adhere to the parts and are
held there until melted and fused into a smooth coating in a curing
oven. The result is a uniform, durable, high quality finish that is
also environmentally friendly. Uses include clothes dryer drums, front
and side panels of ovens, panels of ranges and refrigerators, water
heaters for appliances; wheels, bumpers, decorative trim, radiators
and other items for automobiles and trucks. For more information, see our
Powder Coating page.
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