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When Excellence is Standard: Getting to Know ASTM, SAE, and ISO

How Passivation Improves Metal Parts for Medical Device Manufacturing

Quality Assurance in the Semiconductor Industry

Optimizing Aerospace Components with Passivation

Looking Back & Planning Ahead: 70 Years of Electropolishing

Improve Conductivity & Eliminate Surface Defects with Electropolishing for EV Battery Parts

New Technical Guide: Your Solution to Metal Surface Problems

Reduce Pathogen Risk in Food Processing with Electropolishing

Producing Consistent Electropolishing Results with Custom Racking

Electropolishing Saves Medical Device Manufacturer $70k Per Month

Medical Manufacturing Turnkey Sourcing Service

Learn about Electropolishing at International Fastener Expo 2023

Guide: The Able Electropolishing Difference

In-house Vs. Outsourcing Electropolishing Considerations

How to Specify Electropolishing

Electropolishing Expertise & Trusted Supplier Network Make Able the Perfect Fit for Finishing Rescue Device Parts

Electropolishing for Safer, More Corrosion-Resistant Food Processing Blades

Grow Your Reach, Shrink Lead Time with Trusted Supplier Network

What Can and Can’t Be Passivated?

The Benefits of Electropolishing for 440C Stainless Steel

Electropolishing for Better, More Durable Plated Parts

Biocompatibility and Electropolishing for Medical Manufacturing

Electropolishing Process with the Highest Standards of Quality Control

Electropolishing for More Durable and Corrosion Resistant Metal Fasteners

Learn Which Metal Finishing Process Is Right for Your Critical Metal Parts

Take Able's Electropolishing 101 Quiz to Test Your Metal Finishing Knowledge

Electropolishing: Precise Material Removal for Critical Metal Parts

Electropolishing Critical Metal Parts For The Medical Industry

Electropolishing to Remove EDM Recast Layers

Electropolishing Solves These 7 Common Metal Surface Problems

Electropolishing is Delicious. Just Ask Our Food Industry Clients

Electropolishing: Improve Mechanically-Finished Ra Results by 50%

Able Results to Shine in Olympic Archery Competition

Electropolishing Gets Results for Cardiovascular Implant Manufacturer

Whitepaper: The Advantages of Electropolishing for Metal Fasteners

Electropolishing is the Answer! Here are the Questions…

Whitepaper: Electropolishing for Additive-Manufactured Parts

7 Mind-Bending Facts about Able Electropolishing

The Electropolishing Advantage: Precision, Consistency, Control

Whitepaper: Pathogen Resistance in Electropolished Medical Parts

Whitepaper: Electropolishing for Improved Corrosion Resistance

Electropolishing vs. Vibratory Polishing for Metal Finishing

How to Prepare Metal Parts for Electropolishing

Electopolishing vs. Mechanical Polishing

How Do I Know If My Part Is Passive?

Electropolishing for 416 and 440c Grade Stainless Steel

Whitepaper: Electropolishing Prevents Cross-Contamination in Food Production

Able Electropolishing Launches Updated Customer Portal

Pickling vs. Electropolishing for Precision, Consistency and Strength

Whitepaper: Advantages of Electropolishing for Deburring Metal Parts

Pharmaceutical Industry Electropolishing for Perfect Parts

Automation in a Time of Expedited Needs

Electropolishing Stamped Metal Parts Prevent Corrosion & Contamination

Vital Medical Device Electropolishing During COVID-19

AeroDef Manufacturing Conference: Aerospace Industry Electropolishing

MD&M West 2020 | Electropolishing for Medical Design & Manufacturing

Electropolishing Automation Ensures Consist Quality

Why Able Electropolishing? Reliable Results for Critically Important Parts

Get Products to Market Faster with Cost Effective Contract Cleaning

Electropolishing for Nitinol: A Specialized Finishing Process

Able Electropolishing Names New CEO, Sales Manager

Electropolishing for Safer, More Cleanable Metal Parts

Electropolishing Prevents Corrosion for Wire Products

Electropolishing & the Safety of Reusable Medical Devices

Electropolishing & Deburring for Hydraulic & Pneumatic Apps

Medical Device Design for Cleanability

Electropolishing: Improving Springs & Stamping Fatigue Life

Able Electropolishing Breaks Ground on Chicago HQ Addition

Choosing the Right Finishing Method for Metal Part Problems

7 Steps for Submitting Samples for Electropolishing

Why Choose Able for Precision Microfinishing vs. Other Companies

How to Package Parts for Electropolishing

Prevent Contamination & Particulate Buildup on Metal Parts

Precise Stock Removal of Metal Parts During Electropolishing

Electropolishing Removes Metal Stains & Discoloration

Electropolishing Sharp Edges for Medical & Food Prep Equipment

Electropolishing Removes Heat Tint & Oxide Scale from Stainless Steel

Visit Able Electropolishing at Medical Design & Manufacturing W. 2016

Your Desired Microfinish Is Easy with Precision Electropolishing

Can Electropolishing Be Used for Threaded Metal Parts?

Why Deburring is Critical in the Food, Medical & Aerospace

Electropolishing Prevents Food Contamination & Bacteria Growth

Why Is Electropolishing Stainless Steel & Other Alloys Necessary?

Electropolishing for 300 & 400 Series Stainless Steel Alloys

Can Electropolishing Stop Plating & Coatings From Peeling?

Electropolishing Removes Weld Heat Tint of Stainless Steel

Electropolishing: Resolving Conductivity Issues for Electronics

How Can Electropolishing Remove Weld Discoloration?

Electropolishing Eliminates Metal Staining & Discoloration

Electropolishing: An Easy Way to Resize Parts

Electropolishing: A Decorative Finish Is Just The Beginning

Using Electropolishing to Remedy Oversized Metal Parts

Increase Resistance to Stainless Steel Galling with Electropolishing

Electropolishing Repairs & Prevents Fissures

Electropolishing: An Easy Way to Repair Micro Cracks

Electropolishing Removes Burrs from Machining & Stamping Metal Parts

Electropolishing Eliminates Embedded Surface Contaminants

Deburring Metal Parts & Removing Imperfections

Electropolishing for Scale Removal of Stainless & Carbon Steel

Electropolishing for Corrosion & Tarnish Resistance

Deburring Metal Parts for Better Performance

Electropolishing vs. Metal Tumbling for Smoothing Metal Parts

Electropolishing (Reverse Plating) vs. Metal Plating

Electropolishing vs. Blasting

Electrochemical Deburring for Stainless Steel

How Does Passivation Work?

How Does Electrochemical Polishing Work?

Electropolishing 'Reverse Plating' Process Overview

Passivation vs. Electropolishing Comparison Guide

How Much Microfinishing Is Enough?

Electropolishing Benefits: Ultraclean, Smooth & Shiny

Electropolishing for Medical Devices & Surgical Implants

Food & Beverage Electropolishing: Improve Corrosion Resistance

Electropolishing: Smoother Metal Parts Perform Better, Last Longer

Electropolishing Creates an Ultraclean Surface that Lasts Indefinitely

Electropolishing for Stainless Steel Parts of All Sizes

Does Chemical Passivation Increase Corrosion Resistance?

Electropolishing vs. Tumbling for Deburring Metal Parts

Able Electropolishing Receives Medical ISO 13485 Certification

Explore how Able passivation services can enhance the corrosion resistance and durability of your critical metal parts for medical manufacturing
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Learn how electropolishing stainless steel tubing & other metal components for semiconductors meets the industry's high quality specifications & standards
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Learn how Able can help maximize aerospace component performance with high-quality passivation for enhanced corrosion resistance and durability
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As Able celebrates its 70th anniversary, we look back on our company’s legacy and ahead to the future of the industry
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Learn how electropolishing works to improve conductivity and surface finish for copper & aluminum EV battery components
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Download our guide to learn how electropolishing solves surface problems for metal parts, including corrosion resistance, durability, and more
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Learn how electropolishing enhances the durability, cleanliness, and pathogen resistance of metal parts for food, beverage, meat & poultry processing
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Learn how custom rack makers on every shift help ensure consistent and high-quality electropolishing results for critical metal parts
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Discover how a medical manufacturer tackled $70K/month in scrap costs with Able Electropolishing, transforming production challenges into successes
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Learn about our turnkey sourcing solutions for medical manufacturers, built over 70 years of metal finishing and supply chain experience
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Learn how electropolishing eliminates fastener micro cracks, burrs and galling, which increases durability, corrosion resistance and part life
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Read our guide to learn why so many high-stakes industries choose Able Electropolishing to finish their critical metal parts
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From higher supply costs to regulatory compliance and safety hazards, insourcing your electropolishing can pose significant costs, challenges and risk
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Here's what engineers and manufacturers can use to ensure the microfinish of their metals parts meets specific requirements with electropolishing
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Learn how Able's electropolishing expertise and trusted supplier network helped to ensure top standards and safety for finished rescue device parts
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Learn more about the benefits of electropolishing for food grade stainless steel, including blades, by reaching out to Able’s metal finishing experts
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If you need electropolishing with additional services to get your products to market faster and more cost-effectively, our turnkey sourcing service might be right for you
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Learn how Able Electropolishing can provide you with the knowledge, prototyping, precision and reliable results you need
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Learn about the benefits of electropolishing for 440C stainless steel, including dramatically improving the corrosion resistance of your parts
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Learn about the benefits of electropolishing for plated parts, including added strength, conductivity, corrosion resistance, friction reduction, and more
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Learn about the benefits of electropolishing for medical manufacturing, including biocompatibility & significantly enhanced pathogen & corrosion resistance
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As the world’s largest electropolishing specialist, Able takes great pride in the work of a well-trained team & an uncompromising quality control process
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Learn more about how electropolishing provides an ultrasmooth, ultraclean surface, and improves corrosion resistance for metal fasteners
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Learn about the superior metal finishing results Able has provided to clients in aerospace, medical engineering, food manufacturing, and other industries
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Test your knowledge of how electropolishing helps avoid contamination and reduces particulate buildup in stainless steel, titanium, and other metal parts
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Read about our material removal process for industries such as medical device manufacturing, aerospace, food processing, electronics, semiconductor & more
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Learn how Able's experience in electropolishing medical metal parts has been honed in collaboration with medical manufacturing engineers & designers
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Learn how Able's decades of experience in electropolishing intricate metal parts for a variety of industries ensures optimal part finish
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Read our e-guide to learn about electropolishing’s high-quality results in tackling some of the most common metal surface issues for stainless steel & more
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Our food industry customers rely on our flawless electropolishing process to create the bacteria & corrosion-resistant surface required for health & safety
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Learn how electropolishing contributes to Ra (Roughness Average) improvement, removing the fine mechanical polishing lines that can be hard to remove
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Learn how an Olympic competitive archer turned to Able to help with the finishing of a critical part for his proprietary bow.
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Our new whitepaper will discuss the role that electropolishing plays in finishing metal fasteners to improve their structural integrity and longevity
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Our new whitepaper will discuss the role that electropolishing plays in finishing metal fasteners to improve their structural integrity and longevity
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Learn more about electropolishing and how it removes a precise layer of surface material to eliminate defects like microburrs on stainless steel & more
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Our new whitepaper will introduce you to the role that electropolishing plays in finishing and deburring metal parts for additive manufacturing
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Learn more about Able and our precision electropolishing process for deburring and cleaning stainless steel and other metals for a wide variety of clients
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Watch our newest video to learn about how electropolishing eliminates surface defects through passivation and deburring, leaving parts with improved finish
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Pathogen contamination, a serious threat to the medical industry, can be mitigated by electropolishing metal parts of equipment for increased cleanability
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Discover why electropolishing is more effective than surface passivation in improving corrosion resistance and deburring stainless steel and other metals
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Learn how to achieve consistent results for any sized part with electropolishing vs. using vibratory finishing and polishing
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Preparing stainless steel, Nitinol and other metal parts for the electropolishing process is crucial for optimal microfinish results
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Mechanical polishing is a labor-intensive process with varying results; electropolishing improves microfinish value with precision
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Learn how to assess a part’s passive state and overall corrosion resistance, including salt spray, humidity, copper sulfate, and ferroxyl testing
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Electopolishing provides optimal corrosion resistance for stainless steel 416 and 440c used for ball bearings, spindles, valves, surgical instruments
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Bacterial contamination, a serious threat to the food industry, can be mitigated by electropolishing metal parts of equipment for increased cleanability
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Customers can now track their electropolishing and metal finishing orders via UPS or FedEx, track backorders, and more with the new and improved Able portal
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Compared to electropolishing, stainless steel pickling is often too corrosive to remove surface impurities with precision for some metal alloys
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Discover why electropolishing is more effective than tumbling, vibra-finishing or hand deburring for removing burrs from stainless steel metal parts
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Electropolishing’s ability to create a smooth surface finish makes it perfect for parts used in pharmaceutical production equipment valves, pumps and more
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Our newest addition to the robot team, the Bumblebee, has incredible power to automate metal finishing processes for the smallest and most fragile parts
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Electropolishing stamped metal parts leaves an ultraclean and ultrasmooth finish that is free of burrs, heat tint, embedded oxides and particulates
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Learn how Able facilitates the electropolishing of critical parts for the medical industry, including ventilator components, during the coronavirus threat
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Join us at Aerodef 2020 to learn how electropolishing for the aerospace industry can prevent corrosion and vastly improve the fatigue life of metal parts
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Join us at MD&M West 2020 to learn about electropolishing for the medical industry that provides safer, more durable metal parts for medical use
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Every part we electropolish or passivate goes through a process of prototyping and testing – including test runs on full production equipment – to ensure precise and consistent results
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Learn why we count so many aerospace, medical, laboratory, pharmaceutical and food processing businesses among our clients
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Our contract cleaning service removes grease and other residue left behind in the manufacturing or stamping process of post-production metal parts
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Nitinol’s elasticity makes it a material of choice for implantable medical devices; learn how we helped create a specialized electropolishing process for it
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Able Electropolishing is proud to announce its new CEO, John Glass, and its new Sales Manager, Susan Alexander; we look forward to serving you in 2020
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A bright finish is an aesthetic requirement for many products, but a surface that is pathogen resistant and easily cleaned can be a matter of life and death
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Learn how Acme Wire Products relies on electropolishing to ensure their parts have a high-quality metal finish that is corrosion-resistant
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Electropolishing is an important last step in improving the pathogen resistance and cleanability of medical devices and surgical instruments
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Hydraulic and pneumatic companies choose electropolishing because it is compatible with nearly any alloy to remove burrs and improve functionality
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Join Able at MedTech to learn more about how electropolishing is used to create easy-to-clean and contaminant-resistant medical devices
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Electropolishing removes tiny imperfections and surface contaminants of laser-cut tubes, springs, stampings and wire forms to improve fatigue life
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Able is expanding its HQ to increase overall capacity for electropolishing and passivation services for titanium, stainless steel, Nitinol, and more
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Learn how electropolishing compares with metal pickling, mechanical polishing, metal plating, tumbling, vibratory finishing, blasting, and passivation
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Here's what you'll need to provide when submitting a sample part for free electropolishing of stainless steel, Nitinol, titanium, other metal alloys
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Able Electropolishing provides deep expertise regarding many metal alloys, uniform results for parts, and quick delivery time with expedited options
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Learn how to fully experience the benefits of electropolishing by properly packaging your metal parts before and after the electropolishing process
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Learn how electropolishing helps avoid contamination and reduces particulate buildup in stainless steel, Nitinol, titanium, and other metal parts
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Able recommends a range of .0005" to .001" for stock removal of metal parts, but can finish to exact specifications for your desired finish
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Electropolishing eliminates stains and discoloration from heat-treating or cleaning without altering the surface or the integrity of metal parts
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Electropolishing removes burrs to promote sharp, smooth edges vital for scalpels and other metal surgical instruments
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Metal parts may develop heat tint and oxide scale during manufacturing, which can be eliminated with electropolishing as a final step
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Visit us at the MDandM West 2016 medical design and manufacturing event to learn about electropolishing for medical devices and implants
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Looking to achieve a target roughness average (Ra) value? Electropolishing can greatly improve the precise microfinish of metal parts
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Electropolishing removes burrs from threaded and other metal parts, allowing precise control over metal removal and galling prevention
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Deburring with electropolishing is vital in the food, medical and aerospace, which require precision and cleanliness to ensure safety
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Electropolishing stainless steel and other alloys for metal parts used in food processing equipment prevents bacteria growth and contamination
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Electropolishing can make a big difference in a metal part's longevity and cleanability, greatly enhancing the performance of stainless steel
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Electropolishing can be used to remove burrs and surface imperfections from stainless steel as well as almost any metal alloy, unlike passivation
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Electropolishing completely removes the outer surface of a metal part by employing a combination of electrical current and specialized chemicals
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Removal of weld heat tint and colorization through electropolishing ensures corrosion resistance and prevents service corrosion issues in fabrication
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Conductivity problems are common in the electronics industry; learn how electropolishing can guard metal parts against failure
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Electropolishing increases part life by removing weld discoloration and other surface imperfections of stainless steel, Nitinol and other metal parts
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No metal is 100% safe from staining and discoloration; electropolishing is the most efficient way to both remove and prevent staining and corrosion
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Electropolishing provides precise, custom sizing for stainless steel and other metal parts that need to meet stringent size requirements
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Electropolishing may be known for creating a bright, shiny finish, but it also increases durability, corrosion resistance, and improves weldability
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Electropolishing improvements made in stock removal precision allow us to remove as little as .0001" from metal part surfaces to ensure uniform sizing
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Eelectropolishing removes stray metal and reduces friction to prevent thread galling on aluminum and other susceptible metals
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Electropolishing can remedy fissures that happen during the manufacturing process to prevent corrosion and other deterioration of metal parts
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Increase the performance and life span of metal parts by removing micro-cracks and contaminants from the part's surface with electropolishing
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Electropolishing removes burrs, sharp edges and micro cracks caused by machining and stamping of stainless steel, Nitinol and other metal parts
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From rust to deep pitting, surface contamination and corrosion of stainless steel parts can be remedied with the electropolishing process
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Prevent premature part failure by using electropolishing to remove rough edges and micro-cracks as well as improve corrosion resistance
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Electropolishing removes oxide scale from stainless steel and other alloys better than passivation, and the results won't erode over time
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Preventing contamination, unexpected failures, and costly complications due to corrosion and tarnishing of metals is possible with electropolishing
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Learn how electropolishing removes burrs that appear after machining, including stamping, drilling, milling, rolling, grinding, engraving, and turning
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Learn why achieving a smooth finish with electropolishing's precision is far superior to repetitively tumbling metal parts
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Metal plating adds a metal layer to parts; electropolishing removes a uniform layer to remove burrs and retain the size and integrity of parts
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Learn why electropolishing is better than blasting for corrosion resistance, providing an ultraclean finish for stainless steel, other alloys
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Learn how electropolishing removes burrs and irregularities from metal parts to enhance quality, safety, aesthetic value and prevent distortion
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Passivation is an effective way to remove surface impurities, but electropolishing is far more efficient in deburring and increasing corrosion resistance
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Electropolishing removes a uniform layer of surface material from metal parts to enhance corrosion resistance, performance and lifecycle
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Electropolishing is a finishing process that can greatly enhance metal parts used in industries like aerospace, automotive and medical devices
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Compare and contrast the corrosion resistance and other benefits of passivation vs. electropolishing including process preparation and output
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The electropolishing process removes surface imperfections to reduce microfinish value as much as necessary without compromising the metal part
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Electropolishing improves part performance, longevity and appearance of stainless steel, Nitinol, titanium, aluminum, nickel, and other alloys
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Electropolishing critical medical devices, tools and implants improves corrosion resistance and performance to prevent bodily harm
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Electropolishing provides the highly sanitary and corrosion-resistant surface required for metal parts used in the food and beverage industries
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According to the notch effect, a part with surface defects is weaker than one with a smooth, defect-free surface; electropolishing eliminates defects
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Unlike other types of metal finishing like passivation, electropolishing provides long-lasting results to ensure bright, durable parts
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Both small, delicate parts and large, complex parts can be uniformly electropolished in bulk or small volumes without the risk of distortion
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Learn why chemical passivation improves the corrosion resistance of stainless steel parts somewhat but is not as effective as electropolishing
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Why electropolishing is better than tumbling for deburring stainless steel, Nitinol and other metal parts that are delicate, complex and lightweight
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Able Electropolishing has received ISO 13485 certification, an international quality management standard for manufactured medical devices
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The Able Electropolishing Advantage

The Able Electropolishing Advantage

Learn how electropolishing promotes corrosion resistance, fatigue life improvement & pathogen resistance in our new video

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Electropolishing Before & After

Read our case studies to learn more about the electropolishing services we have provided across a wide range of industries

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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