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Need a matte finish on Titanium substrate

December 3, 2009

Hi My name is Kurtis

I'm working on a project that consist of Titanium metal parts. Once these parts are machined we clean them. This cleaning leaves the surface non uniform in appearance. I'm looking for a method to create a uniform finish appearance with as minimal removal of the Titanium substrate as possible. I would prefer a chemical process but would I'm also interested in any potential abrasive blasting suggestions as well.
Thanks for the help

Kurtis Macura
metal refurbishment - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Suggest you try using dry organic media in a mass finishing system.

AF Kenton
retired business owner - Hatboro, Pennsylvania
December 8, 2009

No problem to select the right method: depending on parts size - gel or liquid.

See the titanium part partially cleaned from oxides. Metal is not effected.

Feel free to contact us if you wish.

Anna Berkovich
Russamer Lab

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

December 9, 2009

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