Anodizing
Ask An Expert: Blistering of Anodic Coating on 7075 Alloy
Q. 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. Can you please advise us what could be the reason? S.C.
Read MoreHardcoat Anodize Thickness Problem
During the anodizing cycle, how can we check to see if the coating thickness is reaching the thickness requirement stated on the drawing?
Read MoreIs it Anodized or Not?
What would be the best way to indicate whether or not an aluminum part has been electro-polished and anodized?
Read MoreTechnical References for Anodizing
Are there any resources to read and keep on hand as references for troubleshooting appearance issues?
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Just How Clean Is Clean?
Most finishing consultants have lost count of the number of times that inadequate cleaning and pretreatment was the cause of defective painting or plating. Skip plating, blistering, delamination—these are just some of the commonly found defects caused by poor cleaning.
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New Coating Could Mean Cheaper Solar Cells
An MIT website says a novel way to make thin, uniform coatings developed at Rice University could reduce the cost of making conventional silicon solar cells, and could open the way for new kinds of solar cells that are far more efficient or cheaper than conventional ones.
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Climbing the Nadcap Ladder for Certification
The Nadcap program is recognized as the premier accreditation program for aerospace and defense contractor supplier accreditation. With this accreditation, an anodizer can effectively access the supplier world of the aerospace and defense industries. We’ll lay out a road map for accreditation that is logical and achievable for someone committed to the excellence required to get to the end goal.
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Study Says Metal Orthopedic Implants Unlikely to Trigger Allergy
Despite concerns about cobalt and chromium coating debris on metal hip replacements, noted dermatologist says there is little risk that patients will have a skin reaction or joint pain from the devices.
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Sapa Announces $2 Million Expansion of Miami Anodizing Operations
Completion and full operation slated for mid-first quarter, 2012.
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