Both industry luminaries & 1st-time hobbyists learn from every visit
No cost, No passwords, No popup ads, No AI
(we earn from 'affiliate link' purchases)

Curated with aloha by
Ted Mooney, P.E. RET

finishing.com -- The Home Page of the Finishing Industry

  The authoritative public forum
  for Metal Finishing 1989-2025

-----

Impact of Aluminum on Phosphate

I am working on a study for an auto company. They are looking to add aluminum parts to a vehicle and I am trying to understand the impact of the aluminum on the chemistry and facilities. This is a typical zinc phosphate system with a body that is made of cold rolled steel, galvanized steel and aluminum.

Thanks,

Tom Johnson
- Farmington Hills, Michigan
2002

Hi Tom,

Not sure what you mean by "impact." If metal components go through the phosphating bath, a phosphate coating gets applied.

George Gorecki
- Naperville, Illinois
2002

(No "dead threads" here! If this page isn't currently on the Hotline your Q, A, or Comment will restore it)

Q, A, or Comment on THIS thread -or- Start a NEW Thread

Disclaimer: It's not possible to fully diagnose a finishing problem or the hazards of an operation via these pages. All information presented is for general reference and does not represent a professional opinion nor the policy of an author's employer. The internet is largely anonymous & unvetted; some names may be fictitious and some recommendations might be harmful.

If you are seeking a product or service related to metal finishing, please check these Directories: