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Copper/rust color problem when anodizing 60xx

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Q. Hello all,
I have a problem when anodizing aluminium 60xx series. ASF 12, time 75 minutes, temperature 14C. Someone had the same problem?
With aluminium 20xx series no problems.

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Anatolii Khomiak
- Lviv, Ukraine
February 16, 2024


? Hi Anatolii,
Is this a component which has been dyed a copper color but has white patches, or are you saying that this was supposed to be a clear anodized part which turned rust color?
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Q. Hi Ted,
Yes, the problem is white patches :(

Anatolii Khomiak [returning]
- Lviv, Ukraine
February 16, 2024




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