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Electropolishing tub design

January 18, 2011

Is it better in terms of efficiency to have a lid above the electropolishing tub during electropolishing? In terms of health, most probably, but are there any reasons for most electropolishers to not have one?

Thanks a lot
Rishi

Rishi Walker
product designer - Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India

Rishi

I would expect most shops use local ventilation to evacuate the fumes. A lid will collect the hydrogen and oxygen gas in what very likely would be an explosive mixture.

Willie Alexander
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
January 19, 2011

Most electropolishers will have a lid for the tank when it is not in operation to keep out dust and dirt and conserve a bit of the heat.

James Watts
- Navarre, Florida
January 20, 2011

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