Larry Chesterfield
Titration Methods for Sulfuric Acid Anodizing Baths
Do you have a recommended analytical method to determine the sulfuric and aluminum concentrations in sulfuric anodizing solutions?
Read MoreSulfuric Acid Anodizing Bath Makeup
Can you explain the ratio of acid in the anodizing bath and whether it is calculated by volume or by weight?
Read MoreSalt Spray Failure on Type I and Boric-Sulfuric Anodize Coupons
What can be done to keep Type I and boric-sulfuric anodize from failing salt spray testing?
Read MoreMaking Sense of Anodized Aluminum Finish Callouts and Designations
What are the differences between the Aluminum Association Designation AA- A31 and the MIL-A-8625, Type II, Class 1 anodizing finishes?
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Science of Successfully Anodizing Die Cast Substrate
Die castings pose some of the most challenging problems in anodizing. This paper provides some explanations by tying together metallurgical science with anodizing practice.
Read MoreGalvanization in the Caustic Etch Bath
What is the maximum zinc level allowed in a caustic etch bath?
Read MorePoor Anodic Coating Quality on Alloy 5083
Why is alloy 5803 not dyeing properly in the anodizing bath?
Read MoreStripping Type III (Hardcoat) Anodic Coatings
Is there an effective way to strip Type III (hardcoat) anodic coating from parts while removing as little substrate as possible?
Read MoreMeasuring the Color of Anodized Coatings with a Colorimeter
Is there a set standard in the anodizing industry for measuring and matching colors?
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Adhesion of Applied Organic Coatings
Our expert addresses an amalgamation of many different questions from folks who are baffled and frustrated by this adhesion problem on their anodized parts.
Read MoreRacking Without Visible Rack Marks
What is the process of racking a machined part to be anodized with no visible rack marks?
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