After anodizing there is a loose, black powder that can be removed just by touch. Can you tell me why this happens and recommend a method to prevent it? Ask an ExpertPublished: 8/1/2010
We send our 6061 aluminum bars to an outside anodizer for Type II anodize and black dye. These parts have several very small diameter, blind holes, both threaded and non-threaded. When we get these parts back from the anodizer, the tapped holes will... Ask an ExpertPublished: 8/1/2010
We are looking for some references that show that dichromate sealing restores the loss in fatigue life caused by hard anodizing aluminum alloys. Ask an ExpertPublished: 2/1/2010
Is there an anodizing cleanliness standard that is reasonable for our suppliers to meet? Is there an ISO, ASTM, IPC, Nadac or any other standard? Ask an ExpertPublished: 2/1/2010
We are yellow chromating aluminum alloy 360 die castings. After processing, a grey/black material appears on rags used to wipe the parts. What is this material, and can it be prevented? Ask an ExpertPublished: 8/1/2008