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Anodising Titanium

Please can you supply complete and comprehensive detail on the process of anodising titanium.

John L [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Perth, Western Australia
2002

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First of two simultaneous responses

"Complete and comprehensive detail" is provided by books, not forum postings, John :-)  

But we need to start with the potential application as there are at least two very different types of titanium anodizing: a heavy alkaline type for wear and galling resistance per AMS 2488, and a thin decorative type created in acid used to impart colorful effects on titanium jewelry. Whice are you trying to do, and on what kind of parts? Good luck.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2002

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Second of two simultaneous responses

Hi,

I think your missing the point with you expectation from the net. No matter how well you search and how good a site is, it will never be a bookstore or the downtown library. Get yourself books and study them.

Guillermo Marrufo
Monterrey, NL, Mexico
2002