Electropolishing
Yes. Any internal area may be electropolished if an access to the area is available for a cathode to be inserted and it can be filled with an electrolytic solution.
Yes. Central Electropolishing Company has the ability to electropolish small components at an economic price. We have tooling that can easily handle:
- 1/8-Inch Dental Pieces
- Contact Pins .06-Inche In Diameter
- Shim Stock Sizes Of .001-Inch Thick
- Cannula Pieces To 27-Gage
We are able to create custom tooling to fit almost any job, and have automated systems to help make the process economically viable.
Yes. We can electropolish a wide range of large sizes so long as we can fill or submerge the part in an electrolytic solution. Our largest projects include:
- Towers 42-Inches In Diameter & 54-Feet Long
- Interiors Of 12-Foot Diameter Vessels
Troughs 36-Feet Long With A Conveyor Screw
Stainless steel is the most common material for electropolishing. Other materials may also reap many of the benefits of electropolishing. These materials include:
- High Nickel Alloys
- High Carbon Alloys
- Aluminum
- Monels
- Inconels
- Hastalloys
Electropolishing service is normally about 1/3 the cost of mechanical finishing alone. Electropolished materials also gain corrosion resistance at no extra cost.
Oxygen Cleaning Services:
Central Electropolishing Company employs a variety of testing methods to ensure quality cleaning, including:
- Direct Visual Inspection With Ultraviolet Light
- Water Break Testing
- Solvent Extraction Testing
All oxygen cleaning parts are sealed and certified cleaned in plastic bags. The exact life of the cleanliness will vary depending upon handling and use after the bag is opened.
Absolutely! Central Electropolishing Company’s trained technicians can provide the same high-quality service from our mobile servicing unit.
Passivation Cleaning Services:
No. Passivation removes surface iron and creates an oxide layer on a component – slightly raising the surface’s roughness value (Ra).
Yes. Pickle-passivation especially will remove weld burn, scale, and most other stains.
Normally, passivation will affect the material surface 0.0002-inches in depth.
Yes and no. While the removal of iron from the surface is permanent, the oxide layer that helps protect the metal may be damaged by abrasion or exposure to some elements. However, passivated surfaces as a whole are extremely durable.
Other Frequently Asked Questions:
Acetone can be used as a solvent to remove surface contaminants from metal, but it is not generally used as a primary method for polishing steel.
Alcohol can be used as a mild cleaner for metal surfaces, but it is not generally used as a primary method for polishing metal.
Pitting cannot be fixed, but it can be treated by removing the affected material and repairing the surface with a suitable material or coating.
Pitting corrosion can be stopped by removing the affected material and repairing the surface with a suitable material or coating.
Rubbing alcohol is a type of alcohol that can be used as a mild cleaner for metal surfaces, but it is not generally used as a primary method for polishing metal.
It is not recommended to pickle copper and silver together as the acid solutions used for pickling can cause damage to the metals and may create a risk of fire or explosion.
Hydrogen peroxide can be used as a mild cleaning agent for metal surfaces, but it is not generally used as a primary method for polishing steel.
Vinegar can be used to clean and remove tarnish from metal, but it is not generally used as a primary method for polishing steel.
Baking soda can be used as an abrasive cleaner for metal surfaces, but it is not generally used as a primary method for polishing steel.
WD-40 is not generally used as a metal polish, although it can be used as a mild cleaner and rust inhibitor.
Pitted corrosion can be treated by removing the affected material and repairing the surface with a suitable material or coating, such as a primer or a protective coating.
To get a high polish on steel, a series of abrasive pastes, buffing compounds, and diamond polishing pastes can be used in a multi-step process.
The time it takes for rust to form on stainless steel depends on a variety of factors, including the specific alloy, the concentration of oxygen and moisture, and the temperature and humidity of the environment.
The time it takes for stainless steel to rust in salt water depends on a variety of factors, including the specific alloy, the concentration of salt, and the temperature and humidity of the environment.
18/8 stainless steel is a high-quality, corrosion-resistant steel that is commonly used in a variety of applications.
Scratching carbon steel can remove the protective layer of oxide on the surface, which can make it more susceptible to corrosion. However, small scratches are not generally a cause for concern.
An acid paste for stainless steel is a type of cleaning agent that is used to remove surface contaminants and improve the corrosion resistance of the metal.
A variety of chemicals can be used to polish steel, including phosphoric acid, nitric acid, hydrochloric acid, and sulfuric acid.
4140 is a type of steel that contains chromium, molybdenum, and other alloying elements to improve its strength and hardness.
Pickling pipe refers to the process of using acid solutions to remove scale and other contaminants from the surface of the pipe before further processing or use.