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What is Anodizing?

Anodizing Process Overview

Cleaning

Etching

Desmutting

Anodizing process

Post-Anodization

Colouring

Anodizing Sealing

Benefits of Anodizing

Introduction. We talk about what will be discussed in this video on aluminium anodizing.

Bead blasting. First, one of the parts is being bead blasted before it get's anodized. Bead blasting is a pre surface treatment that is often done before anodizing.

Racking. The second step of the anodizing process is racking. This seems like a simple step but is very important to do correctly.

Cleaning and etching. The next step is cleaning and etching of the parts. It's the first chemical step in the aluminium anodizing process. Here we explain why this first bath is so important for the anodizing process.

Desmutting. After cleaning and etching the parts we'll talk about what desmutting in the anodizing process is and why it's needed. Smut is problematic and needs to be removed from the aluminium.

Anodizing. In this part of the video, the actual anodizing happens and we'll discuss what anodizing is. It involves electrical currents running through a bath. We'll also mention why rinsing after anodizing is extremely important.

Coloring. Next up is the coloring of the anodized parts.

Sealing. The final part of the anodizing process is sealing. Here, we'll discuss why sealing is so important but unfortunately often underestimated.

Wrapping. To finish the anodizing process would be to check all the parts for quality, wrap them and send them to the customer.

Outro

Insert the part into our etching bath

Start out with 16 volts at 3 amps

Put in some neutralizer

Boiling water for about 15 minutes

Wear all of your protective equipment including goggles

Intro

Bead blasting

Racking

Cleaning

Chemical polishing

De-smutting

Anodizing

Coloring

Sealing

Drying

What is anodization?

Anodizing

Anodization process

Anodizing aluminum

Coloring

Toughness and durability

Conclusion

What is Aluminum Anodizing?

Anodizing Benefits

Aluminum Anodizing Color Process

How to Make Matching Anodized Color

How to Remove Anodized Color If Doesn’t Match?

Ending

Intro

Anodized Parts

Anodized Finish Options

Electroless Nickel Plating

Summary

Conclusion

Intro

Cleaning

Attaching the titanium wire

Chemical Cleaning

How Anodizing Works

Dying

Dye Bath

Electrical Setup

Electromagnetic Air Pump

Conclusion

Introduction

Anodizing Bath

Cleaning

Etching

Fume Suppression

Attaching the Leads

Anodizing Dyes

Removing the parts from the acid

Final Tips

Conclusion

Anodized Aluminum

Anodization process

Demo

Turn off the power supply

Summary

Surface inspection

Corrosion Resistance in Fresh Water

50 Degrees Celsius, 3 Volts

Salt Water Test

Conclusion

Anodizing Safety

Protection

Laboratory Coat

Electrical Safety

Proper Ventilation

Chemical Storage

Waste disposal

Summary

Intro

Anodizing The Aluminum

Temperature Check

Rinsing

Results

Anodizing Tips

Materials Needed

Anodizing Dye

Cost Breakdown

Wrap Up

Why Anodize?

Anodizing by Surface Area vs. Voltage

Benefits of Anodizing by Surface Area

Anodizing Benefits

Anodizing Customization

Conclusion

Intro

CNC Machined 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy

Type II Anodizing

Anodized Examples

Common misconceptions about clear anodizing

Anodized Color

Type III Anodizing

When to use Type III

Conclusion

Anodize Aluminum

Safety Gear

Baking Soda

Distilled Water

Measure Out 96 Ounces of Distilled Water

Cathode

Prepping the Parts

The Anodizing Bucket

The 720 Anodizing Rule

Sealing

What is Anodizing?

Type 1 Anodizing

Self-Healing

Type 2 Anodizing

Type 3 Anodizing

Boric Sulfuric Acid Anodizing

Anodizing of titanium

Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation

Conclusion

Outro