Anodizing is an important industrial process; anodized metals are popular throughout industry and commerce, including the computer product context. They are valued for their corrosion resistant properties and for their appearance. They can be used in decorative paneling, as housing for electronics like computers, as furniture components and in many other applications. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Hohman Plating & Manufacturing, Inc.
Dayton, OH | 937-228-2191Our standard aluminum anodizing is sure to please! We are able to provide this service to you from our state of the art facility in Dayton, Ohio. We have proven time and time again that we are able to provide many diverse products, and have become known as one of the most versatile companies in the industry. Our capabilities and expertise are what allow us to be able to complete any finishing application with ease. Contact our staff to learn more today!
Elm Plating Company
Jackson, MI | 517-782-8161In the world's school, we are at the head of the class. At Elm Plating, we offer world-class services such as aluminum anodizing. Our hardcoat anodizing is of the highest quality and we have fast turnaround times. Constant improvement and quality are each employee's responsibility.
The Asko Group
Seattle, WA | 206-634-2080For more than 50 years, the Asko Group of companies has provided a complete range of high-quality services to plate, paint, repair or recondition metal parts for aerospace, electronics and industrial applications. Providing a full range of metal finishing for all shapes and sizes of fabricated and precision-machined parts for aerospace, electronics and industrial customers for more than 30 years. The Asko Group consists of five companies working together to meet your needs.
Dajcor Aluminum Ltd.
Chatham, ON, Chavies, KY | 877-556-9191Dajcor Aluminum is the leading Canadian supplier of extruded, fabricated/machined and anodized components and assemblies to the automotive, renewable energy, transportation, building trades, military, recreation, and consumer-product industries.
Turn-Key Coatings, Inc.
Houston, TX | 713-666-1375Our company offers outstanding aluminum anodizing services. We will work with you to design the most cost efficient product for your exact applications. These beneficial items are integrated with the best finishing processes. We aim to exceed your expectations and you can count on us to be your one-stop-shop for all of your aluminum anodizing needs. If you have any questions please give one of our representatives a call today!
Anodizing Services - Extrude-A-TrimTypes of anodizing include titanium anodizing, niobium anodizing and aluminum anodizing. Aluminum anodizing is the most popular because the chemical structure of aluminum alloys are strengthened by an anodizing treatment rather then deteriorated as some metals are. Iron, for example, rusts when bathed or painted with the acid treatment. The essence of this acid treatment varies, but three common styles are the chromic acid anodization, sulfuric acid anodization and hard anodization.
All three processes involve immersing a metal into a vat of chromic or sulfuric acid, and then using an electric current to change the chemical structure on the surface of the metal. With certain metals like aluminum and titanium, the oily and corrosive substances strengthen and harden the metals, making them weatherproof and also improving them aesthetically.
Anodizing Services - Extrude-A-TrimColor anodizing, clear anodizing and custom anodizing are a few examples of other anodizing processes also offered by anodizing operations. Clear anodizing is the natural result of a sulfuric acid treatment, although it can be turned into a color anodization because the pore size after anodizing is larger and soaks up color better.
Custom anodizing is available for consumers that require specific levels of hardness, thickness or color. This is when the less well known anodizing styles are employed, smaller scale processes that offer more control and precision. Painting rather then submerging the metal in organic, citric or boric acids is a variation often used by custom anodizers. The anodizing process, which literally is changing the chemical structure of a metal, is not always environmentally friendly.
Certain types of anodizing emit toxic fumes into the atmosphere that can be detrimental to the health of the planet as well as humans in the area. Thankfully, there are enough safe acids that can be utilized that the industry is not suffering, and there are organizations that regulate the process to ensure safety.