ALUMINUM ANODIZING MACHINES & TOOLS
Aluminum Anodizing Machines & Tools
Aluminum Anodizing Machines
You are a custom high-tech machine shop and have a desire to look into purchasing aluminum anodizing machines and tools. But you do not have a clue about how to begin looking. This website was designed specifically to help you get the information you need quickly and to make the right purchasing decision.
An IPEC-designed Aluminum Anodizing and Chemfilm Line with a manual hoist
Aluminum Anodizing Machines
Aluminum anodizing machines and tools come in all kinds of sizes and configurations based upon the products and quantities you need.
Aluminum Anodizing Machines – Common Elements:
Here are some elements that are common to designing and implementing every aluminum anodizing machine and system.
• Aluminum Anodizing Process – You need to determine each step of the process.
• Chemical / Mechanical cleaning and surface preparation of your parts.
• Desmut – Is it necessary?
• Rinsing techniques – Learning the best methods
• Aluminum anodizing tanks – How are they constructed and why?
• Anodizing chemistry / electrolytes – Which one is best for you?
• Aluminum anodizing voltage & current control – How do you choose a DC power supply?
• Aluminum Anodizing racks and part holders – How are they designed and why?
• What exhaust air and wastewater treatment equipment may be needed?
• How might different wastewater treatment methodologies and needs affect the design of the anodizing line?
Aluminum Anodizing Machines – The Best Place to Start
The best place to start looking is to review this site and take the free classes
we offer on the right side panel. These classes are offered to give a brief overview of what designing and installing an Aluminum Anodizing Machine or Line entails, and to help you answer the question of whether it is right for your particular company. If you are already convinced that it is right for your company, you can also click on the “Request A Quote” button and answer a few questions so we can put together a no-obligation proposal for the finish, process and aluminum anodizing machines and tools that are right for you.
Automated Anodizing Equipment
New PAn IPEC tabletop plating or anodizing kitaragraph
New An IPEC tabletop Aluminum Anodizing system for NADCAP approval
Why Consider Anodizing Kits
Why even consider anodizing kits? First of all, anodizing kits are much cheaper than an industrial anodizing line. Second of all, it is a very cost-effective way to “get your feet wet” if you are considering bringing anodizing into your facility. It can also be used effectively as a stand-alone processing system, provided you are aware of many of the shortcomings and can compensate for them. Remember, too, that smaller anodizing kits can be “grown” into a larger system piece by piece as needed, so they can become the larger system you need as you need it.
Real Production, Small Lines
If your parts are small and your production numbers are low enough, you can do “real” anodizing with a “real” ventilation system with smaller lines like the one in the picture to the left. These types of systems are for customers who need to do real production work with limited space and at lower capital or running costs but who also need NADCAP or other professional approvals. A small line like the one shown starts at about $30,000 complete (for type 2 class 1 aluminum anodizing).
by Mark Emilio
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