Anodizing
Darrah Electric to Demonstrate Rectifier Remote Control
In addition to showcasing its complete line of air- and water-cooled plating, anodizing and electrocoating DC power supplies at Sur/Fin 2018, Darrah Electric will demonstrate its high-resolution, 7" touchscreen rectifier remote control.
Read MoreHow to Minimize Fading of Anodized Colors
All color-anodized parts fade, but if the process is optimized, you can expect years with minimal loss in color, says Reliant Aluminum Products’ Mark Jozefowicz.
Read MoreAnodizing Chemistry Available in Smaller Packages
Reliant Aluminum Products’ Clariant Anodal finishing additives can be purchased in handy, 5-gallon buckets, tailored for small-scale anodizers that don’t require the traditional 55-gallon drum.
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Metallurgy Specialist Publishes Book on Aluminum Anodizing
Dr. Jude Mary Runge is internationally recognized as a nonferrous specialist who focuses on the metallurgy of aluminum and aluminum alloys, including the theoretical treatment of porous anodic oxide formation.
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New Selective Brush / Cell Anodizing Technology Using Sulfuric / Organic Mixed Electrolytes for Dimensional Restoration of Difficult Alloys
This paper presents new innovative problem-solving technology for Type I, II and III selective brush and repair cell anodizing. Discussions include: (1) anodizing difficult alloys (2000/7000 series) without burning; (2) unique amino complex organic acid protection of the aluminum/anodize surface during processing and (3) high speed anodizing in selective cell operations, including heavy thickness anodize repair procedures.
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Anodizing Brake Calipers
The process places special demands on the coater, and on the process suppliers.
Read MoreAAC Warns About Tariffs on Imported Primary Aluminum
The group says tariffs on imported primary aluminum products will likely be passed along the value chain until it impacts consumers, and they will make U.S. manufacturers of aluminum products even less competitive against low-cost producers like Chinese companies.
Read MoreSolving Corrosion on Black-Dyed 7000 Series Alloy
What caused corrosion on one shop’s black-dyed parts? Anodizing expert Larry Chesterfield offers troubleshooting advice.
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How to Apply the 720 Rule to Current Density Anodizing
What can you tell me about the 720 Rule as it applies to current density anodizing? Plating expert Sjon Westre, Ph.D., from Chemeon, answers this question.
Read MorePowering Metal Finishing Operations
Water-cooled switchmode power supplies offer less ripple and more efficiency.
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