Anodizing is a process of coating aluminum surfaces, and provides
an aspect of decorative appeal as well as a measure of corrosion
resistance. The two most common methods are Regular (Color) Anodizing
and Hardcoat Anodizing.
Regular, or Color, Anodizing provides a range of coating thickness
from 0.0002" to 0.0006" and the coating is easily dyed.
Hardcoat Anodizing typically produces a coating thickness of
0.002" to 0.0005", and can be engineered up to 0.008". These thicker
coatings require higher electrical power than Regular Anodizing.
The resilience and corrosion resistance of Anodizing make this
coating method extremely dependable and desirable in a wide range
of applications.
Anodizing Thickness Measurement Gauges from OICM
At OICM, we design all of our gauges to provide the most accurate
measurements possible for your applications.
We recommend the following gauges for coating thickness measurement
of Anodizing:
- CMI 100 Series —
The CMI 100 Series delivers all-in-one coating thickness measurement
in a convenient, palm-sized gauge.
- CMI 200 Series —
The rugged and reliable CMI 200 Series gauge provides low-cost
coating thickness measurement with state-of-the-art electronics
and software.
- CMI 700 Series —
The powerful bench top CMI 700 Series system measures a wide
range of coating and plating thickness applications without
the need for multiple pieces of equipment.
Anodizing Links
For more information about Anodizing, its benefits, and the science
behind it, we encourage you to visit the following links:
www.finishing.com/anodizing/index.html
