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Letter 16080
Anodizing costs
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I'm investigating the possibility of anodizing my aluminum parts
for decorative purpose (Type2?) How much can I expect to pay for this
in my area, and what colors are available?
Mike Lee
- San Bernardino, CA, USA
First of three simultaneous responses -- ++
Mike,
Almost any color in the rainbow can be achieved with type II
anodizing...except you will not find...white. Most anodizers
offer-"natural", blue, red, green, gold and black. As far as
pricing....well that depends. Why don't you take a few parts to a
local anodizer for a quote. There are too many variables to be able
to give pricing sight unseen.
Bill Grayson
- Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Second of three simultaneous responses -- ++
Your best bet would be to contact anodizing shops in your area,
provide them with a print, and have them quote the job. It is
impossible for anyone in this forum to give you a quote based on the
information supplied.
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Marc Green
anodizer - Boise, Idaho
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Third of three simultaneous responses -- ++
Yes, it seems that everything from anchovies to zebra-shell
mussels seem to be exactly the same price from brand to brand when
you go to the supermarket. Still, it is often illegal to discuss
pricing in any kind of forum which attracts competitors.
But some rules of thumb are that for a small project you'll need
to pay a lot charge anyway, and you can make a good guess at that
from what any other service organization like a plumber would charge
you for a minimum call. You can also figure that costs will be
roughly comparable to competing technologies like quality painting or
powder coating.
Almost any color is available except white. But it can depend on
how robust the color needs to be. For example, you'll see coat
hangers, knitting needles, flashlights, paintball guns in every
color. But you'll rarely see an aluminum building or outdoor lighting
fixture which isn't some shade of the more robust bronze colors.
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Ted Mooney, P.E.
finishing.com
Brick, New Jersey
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