Aluminum Anodizing
This two-day class was created by instructors with a strong industrial experience and a background in science. Held at CHEMEON’s Technology Center (Tech Center) in Minden, NV (Reno/Lake Tahoe), this course provides participants with a broad range of information related to the aluminum anodizing industry and its history. We will also cover process capabilities, limitations, and the benefits of process control.
Day 1 Program
- CHEMEON Technology Center (Tech Center) Tour, Course Overview and Introduction
- Preprocessing
- Handling & Inspection
- Aluminum Alloys
- Mechanical Finishing
- Racking
- Pretreatment
- Cleaning
- Etching
- Bright Dipping
- Deoxidizing
- Racking
- Anodizing
- Definition
- Process of Oxide Formation
- Types of Anodizing
- CHEMEON and Anodize Control
- Surface Area Calculations
- Factors Contributing to Oxide Characteristics
- Facility Requirements
- Post Treatment
- Electrolytic Color
- Dye
- Seal
Day 2 Program
- Quality Control & Troubleshooting
- Anodizing Applications
- IPC: General Information
The second half of day two is devoted to anodizing in the Tech Center laboratory. CHEMEON will provide representative aluminum samples for anodizing and discussion. Long pants, closed toe shoes and safety glasses are required for the lab session.
Testimonials
It was a tremendously useful class for me. I learned a lot. Their way of explaining all the things is superb. As well as their patience with my questions. Their dominion of this matter is amazing. Complementing the theory with the practical class made a whole world of a difference. I really enjoyed the human side of the class as well.