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
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!
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.