Electropolishing, Passivation and Metal Surface Analytics Blog

Electropolishing: Improving Springs & Stamping Fatigue Life

September 21, 2019
Electropolishing: Improving Springs & Stamping Fatigue Life

In addition to the more obvious benefits like a bright, shiny exterior, electropolishing is also an ideal metal finishing process for prolonging the fatigue life of metal parts that are required to remain flexible or bendable. These parts come in many forms, including laser-cut tubes, springs, machined parts, stampings and wire forms.

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Choosing the Right Finishing Method for Metal Part Problems

April 3, 2018
Learn how electropolishing compares with metal pickling, mechanical polishing, metal plating, tumbling, vibratory finishing, blasting, and passivation
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Electropolishing Prevents Food Contamination & Bacteria Growth

September 22, 2015
Electropolishing stainless steel and other alloys for metal parts used in food processing equipment prevents bacteria growth and contamination
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Why Is Electropolishing Stainless Steel & Other Alloys Necessary?

September 3, 2015
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 Removes Weld Heat Tint of Stainless Steel

March 30, 2015
Removal of weld heat tint and colorization through electropolishing ensures corrosion resistance and prevents service corrosion issues in fabrication
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Electropolishing Eliminates Metal Staining & Discoloration

March 11, 2015
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: A Decorative Finish Is Just The Beginning

March 2, 2015
Electropolishing may be known for creating a bright, shiny finish, but it also increases durability, corrosion resistance, and improves weldability
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Using Electropolishing to Remedy Oversized Metal Parts

February 25, 2015
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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Increase Resistance to Stainless Steel Galling with Electropolishing

February 23, 2015
Eelectropolishing removes stray metal and reduces friction to prevent thread galling on aluminum and other susceptible metals
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Electropolishing Repairs & Prevents Fissures

February 18, 2015
Electropolishing can remedy fissures that happen during the manufacturing process to prevent corrosion and other deterioration of metal parts
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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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