Electropolishing’s ability to remove a microscopically precise layer of surface material – with consistent and repeatable results – is a key reason it is so often specified as the final step in finishing metal parts for industries with no room for error.
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Learn why enhanced corrosion resistance is one of the most common reasons engineers across a variety of industries rely on electropolishing to finish their critical metal parts, especially for parts made of stainless steel. Three included case studies show the difference electropolishing makes.
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Electropolishing, with its ability to remove a microscopically precise layer of surface material with consistent results, is the finishing process of choice for such parts, for many reasons. Learn why electropolishing is more effective than other methods for removing burrs.
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Whether you are an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), a part manufacturer or a metal working shop looking to solve these common surface problems, it's critical to find a solution to adequately address these surface problems in a cost-effective method.
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Our Finish First methodology enables world class design and manufacturing engineers to approach metal finishing challenges from the beginning, as an advantage in the design and prototyping stage.
Explore finish firstThe semiconductor industry has some of the most demanding surface finish requirements of any industry that uses our services. Due to the corrosive nature of the liquids and gases used in the manufacturing processes, the industry has developed rigid specifications for acceptable finish quality. Able’s processes meet these specifications, including SEMI F19, which defines the wetted surface characterization requirements and finish acceptance criteria for electropolished 316L stainless steel components.
Able Electropolishing works with companies who manufacture components for the semiconductor industry. One of our customers sends a family of custom 316L SS fittings used in the chemical distribution systems of semiconductor manufacturing facilities. The wetted surfaces require a 10 Ra microinch finish, or better, after electropolishing. In addition, the chromium to iron ratio must be a minimum of 1.5:1 and a chromium oxide enrichment of a minimum chromium oxide to iron oxide ratio of 2:1. The results are verified through optical examination, ESCA, Auger and SEM analyses.
Compared to passivation alone, electropolishing is 30 times more effective for improving corrosion resistance. Send your samples for electropolishing and we will evaluate both finish and dimensional changes. If electropolishing is planned during the design stage, the material removal can be factored into your final size specifications.
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