Aluminum cathodes - Plating Powder Coating Buffing Anodizing

hurricaneracing · #1 (**permalink**) 04-13-2007, 02:28 PM

Just wondering who is using aluminum cathodes. From what I under stand you can use 1 sq foot cathode to every 3 sq foot anode. Is this the same for lead, does the aluminum produce better results?

One last question from what I have read it should be 6063T6 if you are using aluminum what are you using?

kco1196 · #2 (**permalink**) 04-13-2007, 02:33 PM

Can't recall if mine are 6016 or 6061 but they are the ones from a chain hardware store. I think K&S sells them as well as other metal tubing, rods, etc.. Mine are 6x12 by 1/16 thick. My biggest job so far was about 45 sq inches. So far they have worked out well.

Ready2Dye · #3 (**permalink**) 04-13-2007, 02:46 PM

I am switching to aluminum next week- yay!

hurricaneracing · #4 (**permalink**) 04-13-2007, 02:49 PM

I will need big ones....average job 400 sq. inches!!!

SX Paintball · #5 (**permalink**) 04-13-2007, 03:20 PM

I use 6061 sheets 12 x 12 x .060", on each side of my tank and it works great.

I do beleive that you should have more cathode area than anode area! I beleive it is up to 4 time more cathode area than anode area.

Shane

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