Anodizing on aluminum is one of the toughest finishes available. Anodizing is an aluminum oxide coating grown from the surface of the aluminum using an electrolyte solution and electricity. The surface hardness of the coating is compared to that of a diamond when done correctly under the right conditions. Inorganic chemicals and metal salts make up the selection of anodizing dyes used to impregnate the pores in the aluminum oxide, followed by a heated sealer solution to seal the coating. Anodizing resists salt water and other harsh conditions that would corrode untreated aluminum. Type 2 anodizing ranges from between .0005"-.001" depending on scratch resistance and color needed. We offer anodizing services for any aluminum alloy that can be anodized, contact us about having your parts done today!
Hand Polishing: Hand buffing on aluminum parts brings them to a brilliant shine. Slight rounding of outside edges occurs from buffing edges of the surface.
Glass Peening(Dusting): Glass bead's are used to give your aluminum parts a semi flat consistant finish. Does not remove metal or change tolerances.
Vibratory Deburring/Burnishing: Vibratory Tumblers are used to remove burr's from raw machined parts to prep for a very clean glass peened surface or then moved to a burnishing step to give a flawless shine. Great for orders containing many small parts. Depending on the cutting action needed depends on the amount of surface rounding.
Plate Stripping: Stripping of chrome and other metal plating from aluminum parts. Metal removal depends on thickness of plating.
Anodize Stripping: Chemicals strip the previous anodizing. Have your parts professionally stripped to prevent extra metal loss.