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Anodizing: Current Density vs. Voltage
Can you detail the procedure for anodizing using the current density method? What are the quality advantages for us to completely change our processing technique?
Ask an Expert Published: 10/24/2012
Ink Printing on Anodized Aluminum
We anodize small sheets and then digitally print on them. The time between anodizing and printing can be weeks. After 2–3 weeks, the anodic layer does not seem to absorb the solvent dye as well as it does after 1 or 2 days. How can we prolong the ti...
Ask an Expert Published: 4/30/2012
Hardness of Hardcoat Anodize
Question: What would be the hardness of the Alcoa Alumilite 226 hardcoat finish? The substrate is 6061 alloy aluminum tubing. G.S.
Ask an Expert Published: 11/1/2008
Glue Adherence to Black Anodize
Question We’re having a problem with glue not adhering to anodized parts made from extruded 6063-T6 aluminum and finished with heavy etch and black anodize per MIL-A-8625, Type II, Class 1. The problem parts come in batches, something lik...
Ask an Expert Published: 11/1/2008
Problems with Black-Dyed Parts
Recently, we’ve had rejected parts because the black dye is coming off when the parts are wiped down with DI water.
Ask an Expert Published: 11/1/2008
Anodizing Fundamentals
Question: I have just started my enterprise and couldn’t find any information on anodizing using a high start-up amperage versus a more slow and even increase of amperage within the first seconds of having the load in the tank.
Ask an Expert Published: 8/1/2008
Pitting After Anodizing
Question: We have a customer who is continuously sending us parts made from 7075-T6 that are pitted when we receive them.
Ask an Expert Published: 11/1/2004

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