Aluminum
A useful starting point for lightweight housings, brackets and machined components.
SURFACE FINISHING
Anodizing
Develops an oxide layer on an aluminum surface.
Aluminum surface treatment
Specify the result you need.
Specify the intended type, color and critical dimensions. Identify threads, electrical contacts and fits that may require masking. Color is best agreed against a physical reference.
Discuss this finish
Material families to review
Compatibility depends on the specific grade, geometry and treatment specification. Final selection is reviewed with the project.
A finish belongs
in the drawing, too.
Identify visible surfaces, masking areas, contact points and fits. State whether your dimensional requirements apply to the finished part.
Read the finish checklistSurface finish comparison
Select a process specification and acceptance reference; appearance illustrations do not establish coating thickness, corrosion performance or conformity.
| Finish | Material families to review | Requirement to specify | Features to review |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anodizing | Aluminum | Aluminum surface treatment | Specify the intended type, color and critical dimensions. Identify threads, electrical contacts and fits that may require masking. Color is best agreed against a physical reference. |
LET’S MAKE IT TANGIBLE
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