Aluminium is a useful material, both for its light weight and resistance to corrosion. This resistance can be improved further with various treatments, one of the more popular being anodizing. This is ...

Architectural sheet metal applications often require a material that is durable, can be colored or finished, remains clean and beautiful over time. With its natural, brilliant look, hard anodic ...

Linetec’s Copper Anodize and Bordeaux Anodize specialty finishes offer two exclusive colors for architectural aluminum products. These proprietary finish options support residential homes and ...

While many people have tried their hand at anodizing aluminum at home, there are plenty who would just as soon leave it up to the professionals due to the highly concentrated sulfuric acid required ...

The lustrous patina that protects the backside of Apple’s new iPad Mini isn’t just some cheap shellac or sealant coat—it’s actually “grown” on the metal itself in an electrochemical process known as ...

Q.I have always enjoyed your column inbut I don't think you answered Stan Collin's question (in the July '19 issue) about using a copper backup pad for welding up small holes. You did give some great ...

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NORTH ADAMS -- Employees of Modern Aluminum Anodizing Corp. were handed a letter Friday telling them their company was sold to a new owner and that they will have to re-apply for their positions next ...

Aluminum has trace amounts of other alloys and elements, such as (zinc, magnesium, and silicon) present in the alloy. These other elements do not respond the same as the aluminum does during anodizing ...