Electropolishing, Passivation and Metal Surface Analytics Blog

Electropolishing vs. Vibratory Polishing for Metal Finishing

August 14, 2020
Vibratory Polishing vs. Electropolishing

As companies examine ways to enhance their metal parts, they will be able to choose from a variety of metal finishing treatments, including vibratory polishing and electropolishing. Each process utilizes different methods to polish parts. They also provide varying results. Wondering whether you should submit metal parts for vibratory polishing or electropolishing? Find out which finishing method proves to be most beneficial and effective.

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How to Prepare Metal Parts for Electropolishing

August 13, 2020
Preparing stainless steel, Nitinol and other metal parts for the electropolishing process is crucial for optimal microfinish results
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Whitepaper: Electropolishing Prevents Cross-Contamination in Food Production

July 13, 2020
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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Electropolishing Stamped Metal Parts Prevent Corrosion & Contamination

April 6, 2020
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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Electropolishing: Improving Springs & Stamping Fatigue Life

September 21, 2019
Electropolishing removes tiny imperfections and surface contaminants of laser-cut tubes, springs, stampings and wire forms to improve fatigue life
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7 Steps for Submitting Samples for Electropolishing

January 31, 2017
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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How to Package Parts for Electropolishing

September 9, 2016
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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Prevent Contamination & Particulate Buildup on Metal Parts

August 22, 2016
Learn how electropolishing helps avoid contamination and reduces particulate buildup in stainless steel, Nitinol, titanium, and other metal parts
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Precise Stock Removal of Metal Parts During Electropolishing

June 30, 2016
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 Removes Metal Stains & Discoloration

May 2, 2016
Electropolishing eliminates stains and discoloration from heat-treating or cleaning without altering the surface or the integrity 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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