We’ve all seen brightly-colored pieces of aluminum and can identify them as anodized. But what does that mean, exactly? A recent video from [Ariel Yahni] starring [Wawa] — a four-legged assistant — ...

Architectural sheet metal applications often require a material that is durable, can be colored or finished, remains clean and beautiful over time. With its natural, brilliant look, hard anodic ...

Environmentally friendly anodizing techniques frequently use substitutes that lessen the total chemical footprint or chemicals that are safe for the environment. By doing this, the environmental ...

Aluminium is a useful material, both for its light weight and resistance to corrosion. This resistance can be improved further with various treatments, one of the more popular being anodizing. This is ...

Aalco stocks a range J57S Anodizing Quality Aluminum Sheets. J57S is a high-quality anodizing sheet that provides exceptional anodizing response with a repeatable and highly consistent finish. J57S is ...

The lustrous patina that protects the backside of Apple’s new iPad Mini isn’t just some cheap shellac or sealant coat—it’s actually “grown” on the metal itself in an electrochemical process known as ...

Monique Devin performs detailed work at APA five days a week. Monique Devin's early years of learning to color within the lines are paying off. She is putting those skills to use while working ...