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Surface finish after Anodize

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wchowe

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Jan 9, 2002
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Hi All,
I am designing equipment that must seal an internal vacuum down to 80 Torr. I have seen a 32uin micro finish specified on similar designs for O-ring seats. I am concerned that a part with such a finish (on aluminum)will become worse once a clear anodize is put on the part as a final step.
Does anyone have any data as to what happens to the surface finish and why? What can I expect?
Thanks,
Bill
 
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