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Anodizing is a conversion of the aluminum surface to a thicker, corrosion-resistant aluminum oxide. This site-within-a-site covers everything from chromic and sulfuric acid anodizing to hard coat anodizing articles, suppliers and products.

 

 

 

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Becoming an Approved Aerospace Anodize Supplier

Fabrication of aerospace structure requires rigorous standards due to the high cost of rework and the severe consequences of in-flight failure. To become a supplier for aerospace anodize, an approval process which is not readily understood must be followed. more(+)

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Sealing Parts After Two Months
4/29/2013 Products Finishing
Is it possible and practical to seal hardcoat anodized (Type III) parts that have been in storage for about two months?
New Anodizing Technology for Reusable Medical Equipment
4/1/2013 Products Finishing
Decorative properties of Type II, functional properties of Type III.
Hexavalent Chromium - What Else?
3/1/2013 Products Finishing
Dr. Patrick Benaben won the 2011 NASF Scientific Achievement Award. Here is an edited version of his presentation at NASF SUR/FIN 2012, along with commentary provided by Dr. James H. Lindsay, Technical Editor for the NASF.
AnoStyle Offers Anodized Color Options For iPhone, iPad
12/10/2012 Products Finishing
AnoStyle in Rochester, MI offers the service for $249 per phone with about a one-week turnaround time. The company says its closest competitor, Colorware, is charging $850 for the service.
Rand Baldwin Replaces Greg Rajsky As Aluminum Anodizing Council President
11/19/2012 Products Finishing
Rajsky has been president of AAC for the past 13 years. Rand serves a similar “chief of staff” function for the AAC’s sister association, the Aluminum Extruders Council.

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