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Theoretical Max load size for chromic Anodizing

Q. We have a 1000 Amp rectifier running a standard chromic anodizing profile 0-40 v in 10 minutes hold for 20 mins at 40v 40-50v in 5 minutes hold for 5 mins at 50v. The anodizing solution is at 40g/ltr free chrome 60 g/ltr total chrome at 40'c. Tank volume is 4000 ltr, dimensions 1 x 1.35 x 3 mtr Jigs titanium Can any body advise how we can calculate the max load size per load.

Steve H [surname deleted for privacy by Editor]
Aerospace anodiser - Leeds, Yorkshire, UK
2004
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A. Chromic acid anodizing is done at not more than 5ASF, so I figure you can process loads of 200 square feet, Steve.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
December , 2006
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