This one-day class provides more than the fundamentals of anodizing.  Designed to increase the knowledge and ability of anyone involved in operating an anodizing line, Anodizing Essentials details the foundation of quality anodizing taking the learner through the entire process – beginning with the metallurgical properties of aluminum alloys commonly anodized through to the final rinse and sealing processes.

The program is designed to benefit anodizing production personnel at every level, from the line operator to the production manager, particularly if they are new to the business.

Workshop Topics:

• Anodizing Overview and Anodizing Video
• Metallurgy Basics for Aluminum Surfaces
• Racking
• Cleaning & Rinsing
• Etch, Desmut & Bright Dipping
• Anodizing Basics for Aluminum Surfaces
• Power – Rectifiers & Transformers for the Aluminum Surface Treatment Industry
• Dyeing & Electrolytic Coloring
• Sealing the Anodic Oxide

This all-day tutorial workshop focuses on all aspects that influence anodizing quality, conducted by industry experts, and featuring Anodizing technical presentations and table discussions.

Workshop Topics:

• Typical topics for this workshop include:
  Anodizing in a Nutshell
• Aluminum Metallurgy, Manufacturing, Microstructure
• Anodizing to Meet Specifications
• Processing Solutions for Anodizing Complex Alloys
• Effective Troubleshooting 

Table discussions feature real-life challenges with anodized samples, with leaders identifying defects and processing challenges. Attendees have a dialogue with experts to identify the cause of defects, troubleshooting and discovering solutions to take home and share with colleagues.