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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Electropolishing?
Electropolishing is an electrochemical and reverse plating process that removes the outer layer of skin on a metal…
Benefits of Electropolishing
Curious about the benefits of putting your parts through the electropolishing process? Read along below where we…
The Electropolishing Process
The electropolishing process is initiated by immersing a metal part into a temperature-controlled bath of electrolyte…
How Much Will Electropolishing Improve the Surface Finish of My Part?
Ra and RMS are both representations of surface roughness. Ra is calculated as the roughness average of a surface’s…
How Much Material Does Electropolishing Remove?
Electropolishing, when done properly is a highly controllable process which removes as little as…
Electropolishing Frequently Asked Questions
Learn the difference between electropolishing and electroplating as well as how the electropolishing process works…
What is ASTM B912?
ASTM B912 is an industry standard for the passivation of stainless steel alloys through electropolishing…
What is ASTM A967?
ASTM A967 is an industry standard specification for the chemical passivation treatments for stainless…
What is ISO 13485?
ISO 13485 is a standard that applies specifically to medical devices. ISO 13485 is designed to be…
What is passivation?
Electropolishing Articles
Measuring the Microfinish: How to Quantify Surface Improvements from Electropolishing
Electropolishing is well known for its ability to enhance corrosion...
Does Passivation Remove Material?
One of the most common questions we hear at New England Electropolishing...
Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel Treatments
Stainless steel is known for its natural corrosion resistance—but in many...
Why Machined Stainless Steel Needs Passivation
Stainless steel is valued for its natural corrosion resistance—but...
Our latest feature in Products Finishing highlights how bulk electropolishing enhances corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, and performance for surgical jaws
Precision and efficiency are critical in medical device manufacturing,...
How to Passivate Stainless Steel Welds
Stainless steel is known for its corrosion resistance and strength, which...
How Durable is an Electropolished Surface?
When it comes to selecting materials for applications in demanding...
Quality Standards in Electropolishing for Medical Devices
In medical device manufacturing, electropolishing ensures that stainless...
Case Study: Restoring Corrosion Resistance for Stainless Steel Threaded Bolts
Client Background A leading manufacturer of precision-engineered parts...