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Color coating very small lots of stainless steel

I am looking for a cost effective way to color coat 316 Stainless steel parts of small quantities. I need 14 different colors for the application, but will only be color coating a couple of parts in each color.

John Tingley II
fluid components mfgr - Union City, Pennsylvania
2004

Ed. note: This RFQ is outdated, but technical replies are welcome, and readers are encouraged to post their own RFQs. But no public commercial suggestions please ( huh? why?).

I read this post online, and am interested to learn more. We are a manufacturer of medical devices. If you can provide information it would be greatly appreciated.

Zan S [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
February 10, 2009

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February 11, 2009

Hi, Zan. Your situation is also that you only want to color one or two parts in each color? It is quite difficult to come up with a coloration process that is practical to apply to a couple of parts. But maybe you can have the parts e-coated (electrophoretic lacquered)? It is a good process with lots of colors available, very thin coatings, and good corrosion resistance. Good luck!

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