Architectural sheet metal applications often require a material that is durable, can be colored or finished, remains clean and beautiful over time. With its natural, brilliant look, hard anodic ...

The lustrous patina that protects the backside of Apple’s new iPad Mini isn’t just some cheap shellac or sealant coat—it’s actually “grown” on the metal itself in an electrochemical process known as ...

In the 1970s hard-anodized aluminum products were first introduced on the market as a way to make working with anodized aluminum easier. This material is hard-wearing, corrosion-resistant, and hard to ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more While stainless steel, copper, and traditional nonstick are the most popular options for the best cookware ...

Hard anodized cookware is all about durability, longevity, and ease of cleaning. "When metals used in cookware are anodized, the surface becomes stronger, resistant to scratching, and easier to clean, ...

The beautiful anodized aluminum finish on many Apple products keeps them from corrosion, provides a hard and (mostly) scratch resistant surface, and even — in the case of the iPod nano and shuffle — a ...

While many people have tried their hand at anodizing aluminum at home, there are plenty who would just as soon leave it up to the professionals due to the highly concentrated sulfuric acid required ...

Aluminum has trace amounts of other alloys and elements, such as (zinc, magnesium, and silicon) present in the alloy. These other elements do not respond the same as the aluminum does during anodizing ...

Anodizing services for finishing aluminum alloys employ electrolytic oxidation of the aluminum surface to produce a protective oxide coating. The anodic coating consists of hydrated aluminum oxide. It ...

Is there a qualification that can objectively prove my experience in anodizing?I want to take the skills test, but I don't ...

AMA 611-12, "Voluntary Specification for Anodized Architectural Aluminum" has been published by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA). AAMA 611-12 describes test procedures and ...

CHERRY has announced the MX3.0S PRO, a full-size mechanical keyboard built around a CNC-machined, anodized aluminum chassis. It supports an 8,000 Hz polling rate and an 8,000 Hz scan rate.