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
-----
Corrosion and wear resistant coatings for copper? Also for Zinc? Other material?
April 27, 2010
I am currently manufacturing a product out of aluminum that I then anodize for both corrosion resistance and wear resistance. This product is for the consumer market and appearance is very important. I am currently looking into using Zinc or even a copper alloy to get greater heft to this product but I am at a loss at to how to get adequate corrosion and wear protection. I am open to any suggestions on material and coatings, Any help would be appreciated!
thank you!
Eric
Eric Springer
ME for archery manufacturing company - Auburn, New York, USA
April 29, 2010
I thought that for years the main idea of compound bows was to decrease the weight and the overall size.
If you want "heft" go to stainless steel. One advertiser at this site has the capability to color anodize SS in a few different colors/shades.
If you desire more permanent color in aluminum take a look at the two step anodizing process. It cost more than the anodize-dye-seal process does
James Watts
- Navarre, Florida
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"