Is it possible and practical to seal hardcoat anodized (Type III) parts that have been in storage for about two months? Ask an ExpertPublished: 4/29/2013
We have an accepted color that we are using for a dyed anodized finish on 6061. Over the years, the approved color somehow went from an original production run coupon to a standard Pantone color. Unfortunately, the Pantone color doesn’t match the ap... Ask an ExpertPublished: 8/3/2012
What should be the maximum aluminum content in alkaline etching to avoid galvanized appearance (also known as spangling) in anodized (type II, natural, 10u) 6063 T6 extrusions? Do you think complexed aluminum helps to attain micrograin matte finishe... Ask an ExpertPublished: 5/1/2012
During the anodizing cycle, how can we check to see if the coating thickness is reaching the thickness requirement stated on the drawing? Ask an ExpertPublished: 2/1/2012
We are facing a blister problem on 7075 alloy inside the bore diameter of our cylinder base. We noticed that this problem is occurring during dyeing process and not after hard anodizing. Ask an ExpertPublished: 10/25/2011
We are sending aluminum extrusions to our outside anodizer for Type II anodize and black dye, and we are encountering several problems, notably that the newly black anodized parts exhibit a greenish tint. Ask an ExpertPublished: 5/1/2011