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Hardcoat Anodize Thickness Problem
2/1/2012 Products Finishing

During the anodizing cycle, how can we check to see if the coating thickness is reaching the thickness requirement stated on the drawing?

Protective Coatings Properties are Topic of Proposed New ASTM Standard
8/29/2011 Products Finishing

Dry fall coatings are manufactured and sold by a number of coating manufacturers and their inherent dry fall properties are critical in avoiding damage to property adjacent to and below spraying operations, yet there is no known standardized procedure to evaluate whether these coatings possess dry fall properties on surfaces of varying temperature.

Aluminum Anodizing
2/18/2011 Products Finishing

In all anodizing processes, the basic reaction is conversion of the aluminum surface to aluminum oxide.

Producing a Thick Anodic Coating on 6061-T6
1/11/2011 Products Finishing

Our customer has requested .004-inch (100µ, 4 mil) coating thickness on 6061-T6. We normally anodize this part to .002-inch thickness. Our process is 28 V, bath temperature 32°F, for 1 hr. We are not sure of exactly what the best procedure is to hardcoat anodize to this coating thickness.

Designing for Opportunity: The Aluminum Advantage
12/1/2010 Products Finishing

Many industries that require innovative solutions in cost reduction and weight savings are turning to aluminum as a substitute for stainless steel and other carbon steel alloys for parts and components.

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