Anodize

An advanced method of basis metal surface activation and pore structure conditioning early in the anodize cycle will be discussed in this paper.

M&J Precision Machining and Fabricating in Decatur, Alabama, will launch its own metal finishing division, Precision Technical Finishing.

Apple has filed a patent application for a new anodizing process it says will help reduce crazing or cracks when temperatures hit over 300°F.

The 33rd Annual Anodizing Conference and Exposition, hosted by the Aluminum Anodizers Council, will be held October 1-3 in Cleveland.

After the last 12 years of developmental improvements and successful operation in production and selective brush anodizing, we present formulations for the new revised three-part organic acid blend.

Al–Cu alloys are widely used as a structural material in the manufacture of commercial aircraft due to their high mechanical properties such as hardness, strength, low density, and tolerance to fatigue damage and corrosion.

Minnesota-based Incertec has acquired Synergy Metal Finishing in Titusville, Florida.

Maintaining surface finish quality during the complete anodize cycle has long been a major problem for the metal finisher.

Pinakin Patel is President of Techevon, a global metal finishing consultancy that offers a complete product line of colors and chemicals for the aluminum anodizing process.

Just weeks after opening a new plant at its Warsaw, Indiana facility, Danco Medical was heavily damaged by a major fire on June 13.

AISI 316L is a metallic biomaterial used in Unified Health System (SUS) due to low cost.

Andrew Kossowski, owner of Veterans Metal in Largo, Florida, received the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2024 State of Florida Veteran Business Owner of the Year.

A practical review covering the spectrum of energy savings and efficiency improvements for the Type II and III Hard Anodize Processes will be presented.

Classes in advanced training in aluminum anodizing and conversion coating will be given by Chemeon Surface Technology throughout 2024.

The Aluminum Anodizers Council is presenting its Anodizing Essentials training course at the International Aluminum Extrusion Technology Seminar on April 29.

Anne Deacon Juhl, Ph. D., owns AluConsult, a Danish company that consults with leading manufacturers and shops on issues related to aluminum and anodizing.