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  1. cls3277

    Surface Conditioning Prior to Clear Anodize

    This is a link to photos of the common errors we are encountering as well as a PDF file showing some of the processes we have tried beside a clear anodized control piece we are trying to match. https://drive.google.com/a/monarchmetal.com/folderview?id=0B_-g1ae_44AtbmJUODVWazd4bzg&usp=sharing
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    Surface Conditioning Prior to Clear Anodize

    We are using Mil Spec 8625, Type II, Class I decorative with 201 called out (15 minute anodize time). We have tried a deep etch, but are now trying either a 1 minute etch or just a soap and deox process, but it doesn't seem to make a difference. In an ideal world, we'd prefer to use a chemical...
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    Surface Conditioning Prior to Clear Anodize

    thread116-226362 In the original thread referenced above, it was suggested that there were a few alternatives for surface finishing to remove machining and handling marks: I was hoping someone could help me with the following: If you use a vibratory tumbling with plastic media, I would have...
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    Putting a 3'' Hole through 1.5'' Thick Iron in a Punch Press

    Does anyone have any creative ideas for putting a 3'' round or square hole through a 1.5'' thick cast iron in a punch press? The hole doesn't need to be clean or any specific size, it just needs to be large enough for a stamping to drop through it. My fallback was to chain drill it, but that...
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