Anodizing Services Specifications

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Capabilities

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	Anodizing		Anodizing is a process for finishing aluminum alloys that employs electrolytic oxidation of the aluminum surface to produce a protective oxide coating. The anodic coating consists of hydrated aluminum oxide. It is considered resistant to corrosion and abrasion. Conventional coatings are 0.1 to 1.0 mil thick and are mostly transparent, but may be colored.  Anodizing preserves the natural luster, and texture of the metal itself. An anodized coating is hard, durable, will never peel, and, under normal conditions, will never wear through.  This category includes hard coat anodizing.
	Chemical Finish / Conversion		A coating produced by a chemical or electrochemical treatment of the metal surface.  The coatings provide corrosion resistance and provide a surface for better adhesion of primers and paints.  These are not intended to be decorative coatings. Chemical finishes include black oxide and phosphate coating.
	Electropolishing		Electropolishing is often referred to as a "reverse plating" process.  Electrochemical in nature, electropolishing uses a combination of rectified current and a blended chemical electrolyte bath to remove flaws from the surface of a metal part. The resultant surface is clean and bright.
	Hard Coat Anodizing		Hard anodized films, treatment layers or coatings have a higher hardness or abrasion resistance compared to similar coatings or surface treatments. Hard anodizing is produced at lower temperatures compared to standard anodizing, which develops higher hardness, darker appearance and allows thicker anodized film layers.
	Passivation		Passivation removes "free iron" contamination left behind on the surface of stainless steel during machining and fabricating. These contaminants may drive premature corrosion and ultimately result in deterioration of the component if not removed. The passivation process also facilitates the formation of a thin, transparent oxide film that protects the stainless steel from corrosion.
	Specialty / Other		Other specialized, proprietary or unlisted capabilities.
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Material

	Material
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	Aluminum		A bluish silver-white malleable ductile light trivalent metallic element that has good electrical and thermal conductivity, high reflectivity, and resistance to oxidation.
	Metal		Metals and alloys such as steel, copper, stainless steel as well as more exotic alloys such as titanium, zirconium, niobium, or palladium.
	Stainless Steel		Stainless steel is chemical and corrosion resistant and can have relatively high pressure ratings.
	Titanium		Titanium is a hard, lustrous, silvery, element that is relatively abundant in the Earth's crust.  It is known for its lightness, strength, and corrosion resistance.  For this reason it is used widely in the aerospace industry and the medical fields (e.g., replacement joints).  When alloyed with other metals, especially steel, it adds strength and oxidation resistance.
	Specialty / Other		Other, specialty, proprietary or unlisted material type.
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Services

	Additional Services / Processes
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	Buffing / Polishing		Polishing, buffing, and belting processes are metal smoothing operations that change the surface appearance of the metal. These operations can be for aesthetic and/or functional purposes.
	Burn-off / Thermal Cleaning		Burn-off or thermal systems use heat to remove any grease, oil, paint or other organic compounds from the surfaces of parts.
	Corrosion Inhibitors		Supplier has the ability to select and apply corrosion inhibitor to reduce or mitigate corrosion. The inhibitor can be applied on an exposed surface; into coolant, process water, metal working fluid, hydraulic fluid or water treatment system; or place within machinery or parts shipping containers in the form of a vapor corrosion inhibitor (VCI).
	Degreasing		Degreasing uses a solvent or vapor to clean and remove organic compounds and greases that are insoluble in water or aqueous systems.  Degreasing may also use a non-volatile cleaning agent that solubilizes oil or grease.
	Inspection / Monitoring		Supplier has the capability to inspect, monitor and assess materials, coatings and liners in the field to determine performance or system condition and recommend if repair or corrective actions are required.
	New / OEM Parts		Services for cleaning, finishing or coating services of new components or OEM parts.
	Material Selection / Design Assistance		Supplier has the capability to aid or optimize material or coating selection and/or assist in the design parameters to improve product performance in the field.
	Pressure / Spray Washing		Spray washers use pressure washing or rinsing capabilities to direct a stream of water or a water / detergent mixture at high pressure to clean or remove surface debris (scale, rust, paint, dirt, grease, and abrasive dust).  Multiple jets with rotating heads are often used to cover a wider area as the surface is traversed or as parts are conveyed through the system.
	Refinishing		Recoating and refinishing services alter or restore damaged coatings and surfaces to a usable condition.
	Research & Development		Supplier provides research and development services in the areas of coatings, treatments, liners, and other surface engineering related areas.
	Scrub Tank / Immersion Washing		In immersion tank cleaning systems or scrub tanks, parts are immersed in a tank where the cleaning bath is agitated with impellers or paddles, or the parts are scrubbed manually.
	Stripping / Coating Removal		Stripping and coating removal services remove paint, coatings, and plated layers using a solvent, chemical or mechanical process.
	Ultrasonic Cleaning		Ultrasonic cleaning systems use immersion tanks with the cleaning solution vibrated at ultrasonic frequencies. Transducers are usually immersible or physically coupled in order to transfer their vibratory energy to the cleaning solution.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary machine type.
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Location

	Location
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	North America		This selection will only return companies located in the United States, Canada or Mexico.
	United States Only		This selection will return only companies located within the United States.
	Northeast US Only		This selection will return only companies located in the Northeast US; namely Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.
	Southern US Only		This selection will return only companies located in the Southern US; namely Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., and West Virginia.
	Southwest US Only		This selection will return only companies located in the Southwest US; namely Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah.
	Northwest US Only		This selection will return only companies located in the Northwest US; namely Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming.
	Midwest US Only		This selection will return only companies located in the Midwest US; namely Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
	Canada Only		This selection will return only companies located in Canada.
	South / Central America Only		This selection will return only companies with facilities in South American countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, or in Central American countries such as Costa Rica, Honduras, Panama, etc.
	Europe Only		This selection will return only companies located in Europe; namely Germany, Ireland, Italy, United Kingdom, etc.
	South Asia Only		This selection will return only companies located in South Asia; namely India, Pakistan, Nepal, etc.
	Near East Only		This selection will return only companies located in the Near East; namely Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, etc.
	East Asia / Pacific Only		This selection will return only companies located in East Asia; namely China, Japan, Taiwan, etc.
	Oceania Only		Companies are located in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and a large group of South Pacific islands that include Micronesia, Polynesia, Guam, Fiji, Tonga, etc.
	Africa Only		Companies are located in sub-Saharan Africa.
	Other		Any unlisted country or region.
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