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Soft Anodising:
Soft Anodising, Standard Anodising also known as Type II Anodising or decorative anodising, is a specific electrochemical process used to create a protective oxide layer on the surface of aluminium and its alloys. This process is commonly used in various industries to improve the corrosion resistance, durability, and appearance of aluminium components.
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Hard Anodising:
Hard Anodising, also known as hard coat anodising or type III anodising, is an electrochemical process used to produce a thick and durable oxide layer on the surface of aluminium or other metals. The resulting hard anodised coating provides increased hardness, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and electrical insulation properties.
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Bead Blasting
Automated Bead Blasting
Our state-of-the-art automated bead blast machine offers a superior, consistent finish across every component. Capable of processing parts up to 800 mm in width, it features 16 independently controlled nozzles for precise PSI adjustment, ensuring a perfectly uniform surface texture, even on large or complex parts. This fully automated process improves efficiency, reduces lead times, and delivers exceptional quality at a competitive cost. Ideal for achieving a premium finish prior to anodising or as a stand-alone service.
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Conversion Coating: Coming Soon
Conversion coating is a surface treatment process used to improve the properties of metal surfaces, particularly those made of aluminium and other non-ferrous metals. This process involves the chemical transformation of the metal's outer layer, resulting in enhanced corrosion resistance, improved paint adhesion, and other desirable characteristics. Conversion coatings are widely used in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and manufacturing. There are different types of conversion coatings, each with its specific benefits and applications.
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Masking And Bunging Of Components:
We can offer masking of parts where the finish is not required for example masking holes to prevent dimensional change where tolerance is critical. to mask areas on aluminium during anodising to maintain a conductive surface.
Useful Information:
it is worth noting that once anodised the surface of the metal does not conduct electricity therefore should your parts require conductivity you will need to state this and where the contact points are so we can mask the parts appropriately beforehand.
The same applies to internal threads where the tolerance is critical as the anodising process will add to the size therefore we can mask these threads if made aware upon ordering.
for certain applications e.g. if parts are going to be used in a marine atmosphere where corrosion resistance is more important than decorative purposes it is most suitable to have parts hard anodised.
note; the above should be taken as a guide