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The anodizing of aluminum has always been a sturdy fixture in the mind of the light metals
industry. By capturing the essence of the natural phenomena of oxide film formation in a
production environment, the anodization process has become synonymous with surface
protection and durability.
Through its three most widely used variations (Types I, II, and III), aluminum anodizing allows
for corrosion and abrasion resistance, dye ability, fracture toughness, and fatigue strength in
a wide variety of applications. However, the aluminum industry has grown complacent with the
ability of these finishes to work in specific applications and the technology has become stagnant.
Active research into the ability of forming polymer-metal oxide composites through a variation
of the anodizing process has led to fresh ideas regarding anodizing. This new outlook has
produced numerous areas for further research, as well as a new coating, CompCote™, that
attacks the status quo of the anodized film's expected engineering properties. The various
properties of the anodic polymer-metal oxide composite film, CompCote™, were tested and
compared to the three major standard variations of aluminum anodizing.
For information about how our wide range of metal finishing processes
and lab services can help improve your next important project, call
708-222-5317, or send us an e-mail, or submit the quick and easy form
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