Electropolishing, Passivation and Metal Surface Analytics Blog

Deburring Metal Parts & Removing Imperfections

January 21, 2015
How Does Electropolishing Refine Rough Surfaces?

Imperfections in the surface of a metal part can create a variety of problems, from premature failure as a result micro cracks to corrosion. Electropolishing is well suited for eliminating these flaws and preventing these results from occurring. During electropolishing, the transfer of metal ions occurs most quickly on the edges or corners of metal parts. The density of the electrochemical power is most concentrated on the high points of the object. This explains how electropolishing (often referred to as “reverse plating”) quickly removes metal at these points. Following is a more in-depth process overview.

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Electropolishing for Scale Removal of Stainless & Carbon Steel

January 14, 2015
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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Electropolishing vs. Metal Tumbling for Smoothing Metal Parts

December 3, 2014
Learn why achieving a smooth finish with electropolishing's precision is far superior to repetitively tumbling metal parts
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Electropolishing (Reverse Plating) vs. Metal Plating

November 19, 2014
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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Electropolishing vs. Blasting

November 12, 2014
Learn why electropolishing is better than blasting for corrosion resistance, providing an ultraclean finish for stainless steel, other alloys
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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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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: 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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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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