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    Ryan's Anodizing

    I run a small parts Professional Type II anodizing shop down here in Florida. I can anodize pieces up to 22" Long x 10" Wide x 16" Tall. - Professional Anodizing at a reasonable price - Anodize most types of Aluminum 1xxx-7xxx series, no cast. - Polishing available - Quick-turnaround -...
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    Anodizing parts

    5xxx series aluminum is what my old company used for their boxes which had 90 degree bends in them. Other types of aluminum crack when bent. 6xxx aluminum is used mainly in machine shops. 2xxx series is used for high strength same with 7xxx. I don't have my book on my me but I can look up each...
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    Anodizing parts

    First off thanks for the nice words :) Unfortunately Cast has way to much silicone in it and requires special prepping chemicals then what I got to remove the silicone from the surface. Clear anodizing cast causes the part to turn a greyish color and its near impossible to dye cast aluminum...
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    Anodizing parts

    Awk covered the basics of it and I'll add a few more things. Anodizing is extremely strong and like awk said doesn't chip or peel. There are some limitations on Aluminum Anodizing like the type of aluminum that anodizes. Your standard machined aluminum like awks parts are 6xxx series which...
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    Anodizing parts

    Thanks for the info Awk, I started looking up that RAD carrier and for the most part it should anodize well. Only problem would be what else is assembled to it like bearings or fittings. Only aluminum anodizes and any other metal will simply melt away, plastic seals won't be an issue in...
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    Anodizing parts

    Hello Awk08, I came across this post through Google trying to find some odd anodizing jobs. I'm not sure if you want your parts anodized after polishing but if you do I can anodize them for a very reasonable price. I specialize in small part runs that don't cost the customer crazy money. I have...