Electropolishing, Passivation and Metal Surface Analytics Blog

Electropolishing vs. Blasting

November 12, 2014
Blasting vs. Electropolishing

With so many metal finishing treatments available, many companies are wondering which would be most advantageous for their parts. Blasting and electropolishing are two common finishing procedures used to enhance metal parts. Wondering which treatment will work best for your metal parts? See the attached explanations of both blasting and electropolishing, as well as the benefits of each.

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Electrochemical Deburring for Stainless Steel

October 8, 2014
Learn how electropolishing removes burrs and irregularities from metal parts to enhance quality, safety, aesthetic value and prevent distortion
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How Does Passivation Work?

September 24, 2014
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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How Does Electrochemical Polishing Work?

September 11, 2014
Electropolishing removes a uniform layer of surface material from metal parts to enhance corrosion resistance, performance and lifecycle
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Electropolishing 'Reverse Plating' Process Overview

July 15, 2014
Electropolishing is a finishing process that can greatly enhance metal parts used in industries like aerospace, automotive and medical devices
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Passivation vs. Electropolishing Comparison Guide

November 22, 2013
Compare and contrast the corrosion resistance and other benefits of passivation vs. electropolishing including process preparation and output
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How Much Microfinishing Is Enough?

October 29, 2013
The electropolishing process removes surface imperfections to reduce microfinish value as much as necessary without compromising the metal part
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Electropolishing Benefits: Ultraclean, Smooth & Shiny

October 22, 2013
Electropolishing improves part performance, longevity and appearance of stainless steel, Nitinol, titanium, aluminum, nickel, and other alloys
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Electropolishing for Medical Devices & Surgical Implants

October 15, 2013
Electropolishing critical medical devices, tools and implants improves corrosion resistance and performance to prevent bodily harm
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Food & Beverage Electropolishing: Improve Corrosion Resistance

October 8, 2013
Electropolishing provides the highly sanitary and corrosion-resistant surface required for metal parts used in the food and beverage industries
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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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