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What is Electropolishing?

Electropolishing is an electrochemical and reverse plating process that removes the outer layer of skin on a metal…

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Benefits of Electropolishing

Curious about the benefits of putting your parts through the electropolishing process? Read along below where we…

Does electropolishing prevent corrosion?

The Electropolishing Process

The electropolishing process is initiated by immersing a metal part into a temperature-controlled bath of electrolyte…

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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…

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How Much Material Does Electropolishing Remove?

Electropolishing, when done properly is a highly controllable process which removes as little as…

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Electropolishing Frequently Asked Questions

Learn the difference between electropolishing and electroplating as well as how the electropolishing process works…

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What is ASTM B912?

ASTM B912 is an industry standard for the passivation of stainless steel alloys through electropolishing…

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What is ASTM A967?

ASTM A967 is an industry standard specification for the chemical passivation treatments for stainless…

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What is ISO 13485?

ISO 13485 is a standard that applies specifically to medical devices. ISO 13485 is designed to be…

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What is passivation?

Passivation is a critical surface treatment used to enhance the corrosion resistance of stainless steel and other corrosion-resistant alloys.

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