It s not how it s made. It s how it s made to last. Fort Wayne Anodizing The most advanced fully-automated industrial hard coat anodizing line.
Our commitment to a superior product that s made to last Our advanced technology, unsurpassed quality and precision service has established Fort Wayne Anodizing as one of the most sophisticated job shop aluminum finishers in the nation. Since 1953, continuous improvement to uphold the highest standards has been a corporate objective. Increasing our efficiency to meet the demands of each individual customer is the ultimate goal of Fort Wayne Anodizing. By forming a unique partnership with the customer, we can carefully analyze the project and recommend solutions for optimum results. This approach capitalizes on Fort Wayne Anodizing s capabilities to include Sulfuric or Conventional Anodizing, Chromate Conversion, Hard Anodizing with or Our individual attention to detail assures every customer a superior product and on-time delivery at a reasonable price. without PTFE (Teflon ) coating, and Impregnation. We also de-oxidize and etch to prepare parts for welding. All laboratory testing, research and development is produced in-house to ensure the quality control of each process. The use of SPC (statistical process control) allows our technicians to identify the causes of any variation in processes and production characteristics and bring those variations under stringent control, enabling Fort Wayne Anodizing to deliver products that are made to last. 2
Today s technology allows for a variety of components to be IMPREGNATION manufactured from such elements as aluminum, bronze, brass, iron, platic and other materials. But as a consequence, the incidence of porosity has increased. Untreated porosity can lead to leakage of fluids and gases, plating defects, reduced machine tool life, and a high scrap ratio. Impregnation is beneficial for sealing porosity prior to plating, conversion coating, painting and other surface finishes. When porosity is intricate and deep, casting are likely to create air pockets which are totally undetectable by the human eye. Through the use of impregnation compound and a black light, air pockets can be detected. Fort Wayne Anodizing uses a vacuum system to draw air and volatile materials from the porosity. Once the vacuum has withdrawn the air from the component, a liquid sealant A porosity problem, hidden to the naked eye, is solved. This part is magnified to show the impregnation compound which glows under a black light. is drawn into the porosity, creating an air tight seal. Impregnation is the fastest and most effective method of eliminating the problems of porosity and interior corrosion in metal castings, forgings, powdered metal parts, and plastics. In fact, Fort Wayne Anodizing can recover up to 95% or more of your rejects. We offer both dry (vacuum and pressure) and wet (vacuum only) vacuum processes. We ll evaluate your specific needs to determine which method is best suited. More and more manufacturers are specifying impregnation for all parts, not just for purposes of salvage, but as a part of their guarantee against defects. As illustrated to the right, porosity is generally classified in three ways: enclosed porosity, blind porosity and through porosity. Three types of porosity: enclosed (top), through porosity (middle) and blind porosity (bottom), which can lead to corrosion or leakage of gasses. The fastest and most effective method of eliminating porosity problems Fort Wayne Anodizing has one of the largest impregnation capacities in the US. 3
Fort Wayne Anodizing offers the most ANODIZING sophisticated engineered technology available in the anodizing industry. The superb design and construction of our fully-automated industrial hard coat line, places Fort Wayne Anodizing on the leading edge of performance, stability and customer satisfaction. The advanced computerized program system allows pre-programmed job specifications to hold consistent tank temperatures and automatically control the drying system. These programmed specifications are stored, and may be recalled for your future production needs, enabling us to maintain exact tolerances. This automation eliminates human handling Our 75-foot, sate-of-the-art fullyautomated industrial hard coat line handles both high and low volume production accurately from the first part to the last. once the components are racked, resulting in increased capabilities of greater efficiency in both high and low volume production. In hard anodizing (or hard coating), as in conventional anodizing, aluminum or aluminum alloy is subjected to an electrochemical process that forms a layer of aluminum oxide. However, in hard anodizing the layer of of aluminum oxide is much thicker. This layer of aluminum oxide becomes an integral part of the metal. It forms equally on and in the aluminum surface. For instance, a.002 inch coating will add.001 inch above the surface and will penetrate.001 below the surface. The result is an extremely hard inert coating, with surface resistance comparable to C-60, C-70 Rockwell and corrosion resistance comparable to stainless steel. Hard anodizing also Parts can be masked by applying masking material, plastic, rubber plugs, or tape. We specialize in restrictive anodizing. enhances many of the basic properties of aluminum, such as low density, a high dielectric constant, thermal conductivity, lubricity, malleability and ductility. Fully automated Industrial Hard Coat Line Design engineers specify hard anodized aluminum for its cost savings and long part life. 4
Anodizing is an electrochemical process that causes aluminum oxide to form to a desired thickness on the surface of ANODIZING aluminum and aluminum alloys. Anodizing adds strength, wear and corrosion resistance, beauty and other properties to aluminum s comparatively low cost, light weight and malleability. The anodizing process involves a complex sequence of operations that must occur under carefully controlled conditions. Because each alloy anodizes differently, every step in the process requires knowledge and attention to detail, from the proper preparation of parts to the mixture of chemical compounds, to the regulation of electrical current and temperature. Only experience and Industries using our services include automotive, military, medical, robotics, culinary, marine, aerospace, weapons and electronics. strict dedication to quality can consistently produce superior work. This basic process can be varied to produce different anodic finishes. These finishes are generally classified as chromic (Type I), sulfuric (Type II), hard coating (Type III), and conversion coating. Because sulfuric anodizing is the most popular method of anodizing, it is generally referred to as conventional anodizing. Sulfuric anodizing adds corrosion and abrasion resistance and dielectric strength to aluminum. Conversion coatings, unlike anodic finishes, maintain conductivity. Chromate conversion produces a film on the aluminum surface that The anodic coating is clearer than other types of anodizing, so it can be given a clear reflective coating or dyed a wide range of colors. resists corrosion, especially that which is caused by moisture. Chromate conversion gives a decorative iridescent coating and provides an excellent base for paint and rubber adhesion. Because electrical conductivity is maintained, chromate conversion coating is often used in conjunction with restrictive anodizing. The We offer both clear and color anodizing, with the capability to dye all the colors shown here. Other colors may be considered to meet your requirements. chromate conversion allows an unanodized surface to be used for an electrical contact. Fort Wayne Anodizing has one of the largest chromate conversion systems in the country, and can handle parts as small as rivets and as large as 23 feet. Conventional Chromatic Conversion 5
As a leader in the technological advancements of aluminum finishing, Fort Wayne Anodizing is proud to offer MetaBrite, our latest advancement in the aesthetic beauty of die cast and sand cast aluminum parts. metabrite is an environmentally friendly chemical and mechanical process which enhances the aluminum surface to a clean, bright, pleasing finish. This cost-effective method is a durable and attractive alternative to painted surfaces. It s wise to anodize. Meet the rigid demands of your customers by enhancing your MetaBrite parts with anodizing. Once your parts have had the MetaBrite process, we can anodize, color anodize or chromate convert those same parts for added protection. The MetaBrite finish combined with anodizing adds strength, wear and corrosion resistance to any die cast and sand cast aluminum part, while maintaining the long lasting beauty of the MetaBrite surface. METABRITE A comparison of the four finishing techniques: Metabrite (top), the raw aluminum die cast part (far left), the traditional anodizing process (middle), and Metabrite combined with traditional anodizing (right). Advancements add to the aesthetic beauty of die cast aluminum 6
It is a privilege to service over 1,200 customers SERVICE across the United States and Canada. Each and every customer, large and small, is unique, and poses their own challenge. As a leader in the anodizing industry, we excel in the challenge of meeting the demands of each customer s individual requirements with on-time delivery and competitive prices. To maintain our superior level of customer service, a computerized tracking system (on-line tracking) integrated throughout our Fort Wayne Anodizing facility provides instant product traceability. This system enables us to schedule and consistently monitor the status of production and still being able to meet demanding deadlines. The diverse talents, experience, unity and pride of our people are a tribute to our success. Each and every member of the Fort Wayne Anodizing team share in our responsibility to provide uncompromising service and quality that s made to last. The Simpson Industries Preferred Supplier Award is just one of many awards we have received for outstanding performance in quality, delivery and technology. A total dedication to customer service underscores everything we do 8
It s not how it s made. It s how it s made to last. Fort Wayne Anodizing 2535 Wayne Trace Fort Wayne, Indiana 46803 260-424-1030 800-347-1030 Fax: 260-420-4006