Anodize

Apple has received a U.S. patent on a new matte black anodizing finish that it could soon be adding to its product lines.

The presented study successfully demonstrated advantages of multistep anodization of AA2024—T3.

The photocatalytic properties of anodic oxides on a newly developed TiNbSn and commonly used Ti6Al4V alloys as biomaterials were investigated.

Paragon Medical, a global medical device manufacturer, has acquired Industrial Anodizing Inc. in Hyrum, Utah, which specializes in the titanium type II and type III anodizing process.

River Street Metal Finishing in Braintree, Massachusetts, used a grant to help it reduce sulfuric acid use and saved money in the process.

The following anodizing process overviews are provided as a means of introduction to aerospace anodizing.

Photos don’t lie, but when it comes to anodized aluminum, they can certainly make images believable.

RIE Coatings in Minnesota has acquired Kaehr Coatings in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Shipping parts from manufacturers to be finished or coated and then sent back to the OEM can be time-consuming and costly.

This study successfully demonstrated the overall advantages of multistep anodization of heat-treated wrought aluminum alloy AA7075-T6 that is a widely used in aerospace, automotive and fracture-critical applications.

The chemistry of the “no-dump” caustic etch bath is complex. There are several chemical reactions that take place at different levels of constituent concentrations and temperatures.

ALMAG Aluminum is bringing a former aluminum extrusion and anodizing facility in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey, back to life, revitalizing and rejuvenating over 163,000 square feet of the New Jersey complex.

Using multi‐component dye baths in anodization processing can be a frustrating endeavor when not equipped with a basic understanding of color theory and how different dyes are affected by various factors.

Blistering of the anodic coating on 7075 alloy parts is a common but elusive problem that many anodizers face.

Danco Medical, part of the Lincotek Group, will launch a second production site in Warsaw, Indiana, early in 2024 to add capacity in aluminum anodizing and deep image graphics.

Three years ago, Andrew Kossowski left the corporate world behind to buy a metal finishing operation. This year, he is building himself a new one.