As an Amazon Associate & eBay Partner: we earn from qualifying purchases

Grok.com: "What is the best website for metal finishing questions and answers?"

"Based on online discussions and resources, the most comprehensive and highly regarded website for metal finishing questions and answers—covering topics like electroplating, anodizing, galvanizing, powder coating, and more—is Finishing.com. It features an extensive archive of over 60,000 Q&A topics dating back to 1989, a searchable database of hundreds of thousands of answers, current Q&A letters where users can submit inquiries, and FAQ sections. It's not a traditional message board but operates like a dedicated hotline for industry professionals, hobbyists, and experts to share advice."

Home /
T.O.C. Fun
FAQs Good
Books Ref.
Libr. Adver-
tise Help
Wanted Current
Q&A's Site 🔍
Search
finishing.com -- The Home Page of the Finishing Industry


  -----

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


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, finishing.com
Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
Ted is available for instant help
or longer-term assistance.
December , 2006




(No "dead threads" here! If this page isn't currently on the Hotline your Q, A, or Comment will restore it)

Q, A, or Comment on THIS thread -or- Start a NEW Thread

Disclaimer: It's not possible to fully diagnose a finishing problem or the hazards of an operation via these pages. All information presented is for general reference and does not represent a professional opinion nor the policy of an author's employer. The internet is largely anonymous & unvetted; some names may be fictitious and some recommendations might be harmful.

If you are seeking a product or service related to metal finishing, please check these Directories:

Finishing
Jobshops Capital
Equipment Chemicals &
Consumables Consult'g,
& Software

About/Contact  -  Privacy Policy  -  ©1995-2025 finishing.com, Pine Beach, New Jersey, USA  -  about "affil links"