Electropolishing of aluminium

Perfect gloss

Process description

Electrochemical polishing (electrolyte polishing) is the process that enables finishing of the metal surface, so that a smooth and spectacularly shining surface of the treated metal is achieved. To reach the best possible result, it is recommended to perform abrasive grinding and polishing of the material at first, and then subject the surface to electrolytic treatment.

Result

Following the aforementioned sequence of processing and using an alloy recommended for electropolishing, you will obtain a perfectly shiny surface. Use the following aluminium grades, as base metal guarantees mirror-like shine of the polished surfaces.

EN-AB-1199 EN-AW-5657 EN-AW-6201
EN-AB-1030 EN-AW-5210 EN-AW-6463
EN-AW-5505 EN-AW-5252 EN-AW-6060 (Fe<0,15%)

If any other material shall be used, please contact our Sales department.

Subject to the process

The effect of electrochemical polishing depends on: the composition and structure of the processed material (table with alloys), the degree of hardening of the material, prior surface preparation. We polish profiles and small elements.

Industries

Electropolishing is often used in specialised industries:

  • Automotive industry
  • Shower cabins
  • Components for packing of cosmetics
  • Reflectors for lamps and electronic components
  • Furniture accessories
  • Components for casings of electronic equipment
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ORDER PLACEMENT AND RETURNS

To place an order, please complete the following documents and send them via e-mail to handlowy@anodal.pl or bring it personally to Anodal’s office. The office is open from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our consultants will help in case of problems with completing the order.

  1. The alloy the workpieces are made from,
  2. Hardness of the alloy surface,
  3. Required thickness of anodised coating
  4. Possible locations of electric contacts

Note! Components handed over to ANODAL must by right after manufacturing, with no preliminary treatment.

If components are to be sent by regular mail or courier:

  • Send a copy of the order via e-mail to the address handlowy@anodal.pl
  • Attach all necessary technical drawings of the components to the e-mail
  • Place the legible name of your company in a well-visible place on the packing

While sending back the ready products:

  • Small packages are sent back by courier service at the expense of ANODAL, otherwise the postage expenses are added to the invoice,
  • Please check the integrity and content of the package in witness of the courier, in case of damage make up a relevant report,
  • The Stock Issue Confirmation Note (WZ), along with the VAT invoice, are attached to the package and placed in the plastic pocket along with the Bill of Lading (B/L),
  • Should the invoice be sent to an address different from the destination address of the package, please provide such information in the Service Order
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  • Ul. Matuszewska 14, Hall D2, Entrance E
  • 03-876 Warsaw

 

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PN Alloy Shiny Coloured Hard Protection Alloy composition
A1 1050A excellent excellent excellent excellent Al99.5
1200 very good very good excellent excellent Al99.0
2007 poor poor very good good Al 4.0Cu 1.2Pb 1.1Mg 0.8Mn
2011 poor poor very good good Al 5.5Cu 0.4Bi 0.4Pb
2014 poor poor very good good Al 4.5Cu 0.9Si 0.8Mn 0.5Mg
2014A poor poor very good good Al 4.5Cu 0.8Mn 0.7Si 0.5Mg
PA6 2017A poor poor very good good Al 4.0Cu 0.7Mn 0.7Mg 0.5Si
PA7 2024 poor poor very good good Al 4.4Cu 1.5Mg 0.6Mn
2030 poor poor very good good Al 3.9Cu 1.2Pb 0.9Mg 0.6Mn
3003 good very good very good very good Al 1.3Mn Cu
3004 good very good very good very good Al 1.3Mn 1.1Mg
3005 good very good very good very good Al 1.3Mn 0.4Mg
3103 good very good very good very good Al 1.2Mn
3105 good very good very good very good Al 0.6Mn 0.5Mg
PA43 5005 excellent excellent excellent excellent Al 0.8Mg
5005A excellent excellent excellent excellent Al 0.9Mg
5049 very good very good excellent excellent Al 2.1Mg 0.8Mn
5052 very good very good excellent excellent Al 2.5Mg Cr
PA13 5083 good very good excellent excellent Al 4.5Mg 0.7Mn Cr
5086 good very good excellent excellent Al 4.0Mg 0.5Mn Cr
5154A good very good excellent excellent Al 3.5Mg Mn Cr
5182 good very good excellent excellent Al 4.5Mg 0.3Mn
PA2 5251 very good very good excellent excellent Al 2.0Mg 0.3Mn
5454 very good very good excellent excellent Al 2.7Mg 0.8Mn Cr
PA11 5754 good very good excellent excellent Al 3.1Mg Mn Cr
6005A good very good very good excellent Al 0.6Mg 0.7Si Mn Cr
6016 very good excellent excellent excellent Al Si 1.0-1.5 Mg 0.25-0.6
PA38 6060 very good excellent excellent excellent Al 0.5Mg 0.5Si Fe
6061 good very good very good excellent Al 1.0Mg 0.6Si Cu Cr
PA38 6063 very good excellent excellent excellent Al 0.7Mg 0.4Si
PA4 6082 good very good very good excellent Al 0.9Mg 1.0Si 0.7 Mn
6106 good very good very good excellent Al 0.6Mg 0.4Si Mn
7010 poor poor good very good Al 6.2Zn 2.4Mg 1.8Cu Zr
PA47 7020 poor good very good very good Al 4.5Zn 1.2Mg Mn Cr Zr
PA9 7075 poor poor good very good Al 5.6Zn 2.5Mg 1.6Cu Cr