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
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 […]
Yes, carbon steel can be electropolished using a specific electrolyte solution and process parameters.
Cast iron can be electropolished using a specific electrolyte solution and process parameters.
Nickel can be electropolished using a specific electrolyte solution and process parameters.
Yes, stainless steel can be electropolished to improve its surface finish and remove surface contaminants.
Aluminum can be electropolished using a different chemical solution than is used for stainless steel, and the process requires careful control of the temperature and other parameters.
Passivation is generally recommended after electropolishing to remove any residual contaminants and to create a passive oxide layer that helps prevent corrosion.
Electropolishing can help prevent corrosion by removing surface contaminants and creating a passive oxide layer that helps protect the metal from further corrosion.
Electropolishing can remove burrs and other surface imperfections, but it is not generally used as a primary method for deburring.
Electropolishing can remove surface rust and stains, but it is not generally used as a primary method for removing heavy rust.
Electropolishing can improve surface finish by removing burrs, smoothing out rough spots, and removing surface contaminants.
Electropolishing can remove small scratches and other surface imperfections, but it is not generally used as a primary method for removing deep scratches or physical damage to the metal.
Electropolishing can be performed using a variety of acids, including sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, nitric acid, and hydrochloric acid, depending on the type of metal being treated.
Electropolished surfaces have a smooth, shiny finish that is free of burrs and imperfections.
Electropolished surfaces typically have a smooth and shiny appearance, with no visible scratches, burrs, or other imperfections. The surface may also feel smoother to the touch.
To make an electropolishing solution, a mixture of acid and water is typically used, along with other additives to adjust the pH and other properties of the solution.
To make metal shiny without polish, a variety of methods can be used, including buffing with a cloth or abrasive compound, using a polishing wheel, or using an electrolytic process, such as electropolishing.
Electropolishing is commonly applied to vessels made of stainless steel or other metals to improve their surface finish and remove surface contaminants.
The time required for electropolishing depends on the size and complexity of the part being treated, but it typically takes between 10 minutes and a few hours.