A wide variety of products can be subject to bright dip anodizing, including products such as camera and mp3 player cases, food and beverage containment, cookware, architectural accent pieces, sports equipment, framing and automotive construction as well as more industrial components such as manufacturing and plant equipment. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Saporito Finishing Co.
Cicero, IL | 708-222-5300Our standard aluminum anodizing is sure to please! We are able to provide this service to you from our state of the art facility in Cicero, Illinois. 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!
US Anodize
Reading, PA | 610-374-5107Specializing in color anodizing and chemical brightening for over 60 years, US Anodize has wasted no time in perfecting our aluminum anodizing methods and manufacturing process. We offer aluminum anodizing, PERMODIZE®, chromate conversion, and laser engraving. We serve a variety of industries, including automotive, military, medical, and more. We are capable of completing custom orders in our 50,000 square foot facility through the use of both of our high-volume anodizing lines.
Val-Kro, Inc.
North Tonawanda, NY | 716-694-5001Val-Kro Industrial Plating Inc. is an ISO 9001-certified company specializing in Electroless Nickel Plating, Type II Anodizing, Type III Anodizing, Chromate Conversion, Abrasive Blasting, Passivation, and Superfinishing. We offer a diverse line of Electroless Nickel Coatings with rack, barrel, and wire plating capabilities and can accommodate both low and high-volume production requirements. Val-Kro also offers both Conventional and Hardcoat Anodizing using our proprietary anodizing line.
Ace Anodizing
Hillside, IL | 708-547-6680If you are looking for a durable, aesthetically pleasing finish, look no further. We offer a large array of chemical finishing services. We offer Type II, bright dip anodizing, and hard coat anodizing, as well as an architectural anodizing process and powder coating. Since our inception over 50 years ago, Ace Anodizing has cultivated a reputation of providing quick turnaround times and superior services and products with reliable quality you can trust. Rush services available.
Bright Dip Anodizing - Extrude-A-TrimThe popularity of this process as opposed to alternatives such as electro-polishing and coating can be attributed to the unique benefits afforded by the bright dip process. Though the results vary, bright dipped aluminum has a glossy, high luster appearance and may even result in a reflective, mirror-like finish.
This gloss is achieved through bright dipping without leaving deposits on the surface of the part as do many other finishing processes. Depending on the grade of the aluminum, the process is also very fast, taking as little as 30 seconds to complete. The most suitable aluminum alloys for bright dipping are 5357, 5457, 6063, 7016 and 7016.
Bright Dip Anodizing - Extrude-A-TrimBright dipping and anodizing are actually completed in two separate steps with bright dipping pertaining to the aesthetic of the metal and anodizing improving hardness and resistance to corrosion and wear. Bright dipping occurs first as a pretreatment to the anodizing process. A relatively simple concept, the aluminum component is dipped into a double walled, stainless steel tank filled with the brightening solution and heated to above 200 deg F.
The solution is a chemical bath that smooths the surface on a microscopic level, resulting in the desired sheen. Though mixes will vary, the basic composition involves phosphoric/nitric acid. Acetic and sulfuric acid are common additives. Due to the use of harsh chemicals and high heat, the bright dipping component of this total process requires careful calculation and is regulated by worker safety and environmental laws. The bath should be carefully racked and agitated in a rocking motion to avoid spotting due to gaseous bubbles on the surface of the part.
Other considerations include proper ventilation and a warm rinse tank. Once the desired shine is achieved, the part must be washed several times prior to anodizing. There are two main ways that metal is anodized: bath anodizing and anodic painting. The more common of the two is bath anodizing, which involves fully immersing the metal in a tub of the anodizing acid.
Once the metal is submerged, a power supply is turned on that introduces an electrical current to the bath. The resulting reaction changes the surface of the metal into a thin film of metal oxide. The total results are increased corrosion and wear resistance as well as cosmetic enhancement.