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Silkscreening onto a black anodized surface

December 16, 2009

We are experiencing a problem with 6061 T6 material that has been black anodized. We need to silkscreen information onto the surface but the epoxy ink does not stick. Is this due to the nickel acetate sealer, and can the parts be anodized so the silkscreening will stick?

Frank Ruffolo
purchasing manager - Pompano Beach, Florida
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January 12, 2010

Don't seal the anodize until after the silkscreen is applied.

Tim Hamlett
- Miami, Florida

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