Electropolishing, Passivation and Metal Surface Analytics Blog

Passivation vs. Electropolishing Comparison Guide

November 22, 2013
Electropolishing or Passivation: An Infographic Guide

If you aren't familiar with electropolishing, the differences between this process and the passivation process may not be immediately clear. While both are metal finishing operations that treat parts in a chemical solution and improve corrosion resistance, they are drastically different in many other ways. From the metals these processes can treat to the benefits they provide, electropolishing and passivation are considerably different.

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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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Electropolishing: Smoother Metal Parts Perform Better, Last Longer

September 24, 2013
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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Electropolishing Creates an Ultraclean Surface that Lasts Indefinitely

September 17, 2013
Unlike other types of metal finishing like passivation, electropolishing provides long-lasting results to ensure bright, durable parts
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Electropolishing for Stainless Steel Parts of All Sizes

September 10, 2013
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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Does Chemical Passivation Increase Corrosion Resistance?

July 17, 2013
Learn why chemical passivation improves the corrosion resistance of stainless steel parts somewhat but is not as effective as electropolishing
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Electropolishing vs. Tumbling for Deburring Metal Parts

July 10, 2013
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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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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