I'm searching for new and different finishing looks/appearance and techniques. I came across a web site that sells the "forged anodized tiles" you can see at
http://www.vandykes.com/subcategory/37/ scroll down and you will see a number of samples.
I agree with them not looking anodized... but as I am not totally familiar with the process I though I would ask the people who know.
Yes this or can be the parts subjected to the high temperatures. In the case of the tiles the temp range would be more like the 450 to 500 F range.
An additional question, would high temp clear coating the anodized material help with dealing with the temp range I'm working with. I guess for the most part I will have to do some experimenting.
Regards