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Anodizing – What is it?
Anodizing Process Overview Anodizing is an electrolytic process for producing controlled aluminum oxide films on aluminum. Oxide forms naturally on...
Dimensional Growth During Anodizing
How much dimensional growth from anodizing should be expected? Anodizing is the process of electrochemically converting the surface of an aluminum...
Effects of Anodizing Sharp Edges or Corners
What are the effects of anodizing sharp edges or corners? During the anodizing process, the aluminum oxide film grows perpendicular to the surface...
Leadership Growing Pains
Making Hard Decisions It’s fairly obvious in this difficult economy that companies have no choice but to change in order to survive, let alone...
Pitting After Anodizing
Medical Device Manufacturer: A new part from a medical device manufacturer revealed pits in the surface after the anodizing process. The alloy was...
Hardcoat Burning Issue
CNC Machine Manufacturer: A CNC manufacturer and regular customer of Alpha was experiencing hardcoat (Type III) burning issues with a particular...
Hiding Machine Marks & Lines
Consistent Cosmetic Finish: An inherent challenge with the anodizing process is that it cannot "cover up" imperfections in the substrate or remove...
Specialized Masking
Ultrasonic Manufacturer: A customer that manufactures ultrasonic parts had a particular job that needed specialized masking and anodizing in order...
Hardcoat 2024 Alloy
Screw and CNC Machine Manufacturer: A screw manufacturer came to Alpha with a 2024 alloy part which required hardcoat anodizing (Type III). Since...