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How to set up Hard Anodizing line

April 4, 2010

I want to set up a hard anodizing line.
what are the steps please?
and what are your recommendations?

Ahmad Soleiman
chemist - Egypt

April 6, 2010

Hi, Ahmad. My recommendation would be to get a look at a copy of Robert Probert's "Aluminum How-To" and Sheasby & Pinner's "The Surface Treatment and Finishing of Aluminum and its Alloys". Even still, I would not start designing a hard anodizing installation without retaining an experienced Consultant. Good luck.

Regards,

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

April 7, 2010

In addition to the books that Ted mentioned, I like Arthur Brace's The Technology of Anodizing Aluminum [on AbeBooks, on Amazon, on eBay" (affil links)affil links]. It is more focused on the plant engineering aspects of putting a line together. You should really have all three in your library (and a consultant).

Jon Barrows, MSF, EHSSC
Kansas City

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