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You may wonder what Hard Coat Anodizing is and why is it so well favored in the anodizing industry? There are 3 types of aluminum anodizing. Hardcoat...

Greetings! Aerospace Metals proudly specializes in Bright Dip Anodizing. Our company exceeds expectations with this aesthetically pleasing finish - ideal for...

This month Aerospace Metal is proud to announce some new capabilities, new processes, and additional machining capabilities. We are also teaming up with a...

Zinc Plating is an extensively used coating primarily for the corrosion protection it provides for steel parts and products. Zinc plating is also known in the...

For this month’s article, I’m planning on letting images of our operation do the narrative. Bright Dip Anodizing is a chemical process used to achieve a...

When it comes to aluminum alloys, most grades provide good appearance and corrosion resistance. However, to achieve optimal results, the anodizing process is...

Like many businesses, supply chain problems have been disrupting operations for many months now. Most OEMs are having a tough time getting component parts...

Anodize racking is a popular way to cost-effectively electroplate parts in large numbers with minimal gaps in coverage. If you didn’t know, anodizing is...

This month, I’d like to explore the different types and colors of hardcoat anodize. This popular choice for many end-users features a dense aluminum oxide...

If you are seeking to maintain uniformity in your plating application, Electroless Nickel Plating (ENP) is an excellent option to consider. This process...

Customers ask me, “Why do white spots happen on anodized parts?” The quick answer is those white spots are corrosive cells found beneath the anodized coating....

Zinc plating is considered to be the go-to metal plating process throughout the world. Industry professionals know that’s because zinc coatings offer superior...

Cadmium Plating is a coating process that offers many technical benefits. While cadmium is a byproduct of zinc production, it has been used for almost 100...

Some of my best customers have asked me, “Paul, why is hardcoat anodize a good option for my metal finishing application?” There are actually more than a few...

If you want to maximize corrosion resistance while achieving a mirror-like shine on your precision machined parts or standard profiles, then Bright Dip...