We offer anodizing, which are ideal surface finishes for aluminum parts. Anodizing strengthens aluminum parts and is available in several colors, depending on the type. All types of anodizing will increase the lead time and cost per part.
Surface preparation | Colors | Cosmetic availability | Thickness | Visual appearance |
As machined (Ra 3.2μm / Ra 126uin) | Black, Natural (thicker layers will appear darker) | No | 35 to 50μm(0.0013” to 0.0019") | Parts are anodized directly after machining. Machining marks will be visible. |
Bead blasted (Glass beads #120) | Black, Natural (thicker layers will appear darker) | Cosmetic on request | 35 to 50μm(0.0013”to 0.0019") | Can be slightly visible if parts are "Not Cosmetic" Completely removed if parts are "Cosmetic" |
The process of using aluminum or aluminum alloy products as the anode and placing them in an electrolyte solution for electrolysis to form an aluminum oxide film on their surface through electrolysis is called anodic oxidation treatment of aluminum and aluminum alloys. After anodic oxidation treatment, an oxide film of several microns to hundreds of microns can be formed on the surface of aluminum. Compared with the natural oxide film of aluminum alloy, its corrosion resistance, wear resistance and decorative properties have been significantly improved and enhanced
Similar to: depends on material
Similar to: RAL 3031, Pantone 1805
Similar to: RAL 1037, Pantone 715
Similar to: RAL 9004, Pantone Black 6
Similar to: RAL 5015, Pantone 3015
Similar to: depends on material
1. Enhance corrosion resistance: Anodizing can form a thick layer of aluminum oxide film on the surface of aluminum, effectively preventing aluminum parts from being eroded by environmental factors.
2. Enhance wear resistance: The high hardness of the alumina film can improve the wear resistance of aluminum parts, making it suitable for mechanical components and other applications that require wear resistance.
3. Aesthetics: After anodizing, the surface of aluminum parts can present various colors through dyeing and other methods to meet different design requirements.
Improving insulation: The aluminum oxide film after anodizing is non-conductive and is suitable for applications that require insulation.
4. Improve bonding performance: The surface of aluminum after anodizing is rougher, providing more bonding points and enhancing bonding performance.
Anodizing is an electrolytic process both for protecting aluminum parts against wear and corrosion and for improving cosmetic appearances. Let’s break down the basic steps for anodizing a part:
1.Connect the part to an anode
2.Submerge the part in acidic electrolyte solution
3.Apply a cathode to a metal electrode in the solution
4.Positive ions react with negative O2 ions and the surface becomes porous
5.This grows a layer of aluminum oxide on the part
6.Use corrosion inhibitors or colored dyes for cosmetic purposes
7.Seal the nanopores
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Aluminum or aluminum alloy CNC products require anodization, which is placed in an electrolyte solution for energization treatment, and the process of forming an alumina film on the surface is called anodization treatment of aluminum and aluminum alloys. After anodizing, the aluminum surface can produce an oxide film of several microns - hundreds of microns. Compared with the natural oxide film of aluminum alloy, its corrosion resistance, wear resistance and decorative properties have been significantly improved and improved.
1. Ordinary anodizing has certain wear resistance and insulation properties; you can also choose products with more colors that are suitable for decorative needs;
2. Hard anodized wear resistance is stronger, the insulation performance is good, and the surface can be hardened; the color is limited, and it is not suitable for light colors (native color and black), and is more suitable for products with functional requirements, such as oil cylinders, transmissions, military supplies, etc.;
3. Conductive oxidation does not have wear resistance, but has better conductivity and does not support dyeing. It is often used in some special electrical and electronic devices, such as electrolytic capacitors, inheritance circuits and semiconductor devices.
After the CNC is processed, it generally needs to be surface-treated to enhance certain features of the parts, such as functionality, corrosion resistance, or brightly colored appearance;
Common surface treatment processes for CNC machining parts:
Anodizing
Electroplating Normal plating Galvanized Tin plating Copper plating Nickel plating Chrome blue/black Phosphate Passivation
Sandblasting
Powder spraying
polishing
Silk printing
Laser marking
Brushed
Paint, etc.
We usually define surface treatment requirements based on different material properties.