http://forum.caswellplating.com/ Discussion board for anodizing questions. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:19:52 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forum.caswellplating.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forum.caswellplating.com/ http://forum.caswellplating.com/anodizing-questions/10784-napa-battery-acid.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:37:38 GMT I tried calling them but can't figure out what weight it is.


93 7 is what I heard you wanted. Am I right?

What is the NAPA battery acid? ]]> Anodizing Questions pyroracing85 http://forum.caswellplating.com/anodizing-questions/10784-napa-battery-acid.html http://forum.caswellplating.com/anodizing-questions/10777-am-i-being-ripped-off.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:02:28 GMT I need some advise. I work as a graphic design. Im also into paintball and needed my gun reaodized. I made a logo out of standard vinyl from my plotter and asked If he could put the log on when it goes for ano. He said it can be done but wants to charge me 50.00 to do it. Is this hard work. do you... I need some advise. I work as a graphic design. Im also into paintball and needed my gun reaodized. I made a logo out of standard vinyl from my plotter and asked If he could put the log on when it goes for ano. He said it can be done but wants to charge me 50.00 to do it. Is this hard work. do you have to mask the gun or do you just apply the logo between the ano bath and colour bath. I will be getting a 2 colours done. green dust with black accents+logo. ]]> Anodizing Questions Ken_C http://forum.caswellplating.com/anodizing-questions/10777-am-i-being-ripped-off.html http://forum.caswellplating.com/anodizing-questions/10776-anodizing-chain.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:38:56 GMT hello, does anyone know if it's possible to anodize aluminium chain?
or of any metal finishing technique that can color aluminium chain?
thanx in advance ]]> Anodizing Questions nooni http://forum.caswellplating.com/anodizing-questions/10776-anodizing-chain.html http://forum.caswellplating.com/anodizing-questions/10775-thin-cathode.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:12:38 GMT I found a piece of Aluminum siding that I trimmed up to fit into my ano tank to use as my cathode, I cleaned and sanded it to remove the coating on both sides. It is REALLY thin though, is there any problem with that? Or should I find some thicker stuff that I know exactly what alloy it is? Lead... I found a piece of Aluminum siding that I trimmed up to fit into my ano tank to use as my cathode, I cleaned and sanded it to remove the coating on both sides. It is REALLY thin though, is there any problem with that? Or should I find some thicker stuff that I know exactly what alloy it is? Lead would be ideal but hard to find around here :( ]]> Anodizing Questions VillainMotorsports http://forum.caswellplating.com/anodizing-questions/10775-thin-cathode.html http://forum.caswellplating.com/anodizing-questions/10774-how-start-anodizing-help.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:15:16 GMT I am interested in learning hoe to anodize. I want to anodize paintball guns. I have a few older guns I can play with before doing any of my more expensive guns. I have done a little reading on how anodize aluminum, and watched a few youtube videos, but if someone could give me step by step... I am interested in learning hoe to anodize. I want to anodize paintball guns. I have a few older guns I can play with before doing any of my more expensive guns.

I have done a little reading on how anodize aluminum, and watched a few youtube videos, but if someone could give me step by step instructions and an exact list of materials need i would greatly appropriate it!

Thank You,
Kory ]]> Anodizing Questions korykendrick http://forum.caswellplating.com/anodizing-questions/10774-how-start-anodizing-help.html http://forum.caswellplating.com/anodizing-questions/10764-mastech-power-supply.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:09:01 GMT Variable Power Supply - Switching Power Supply - MASTECH VARIABLE POWER SUPPLY 30V 50A HY3050E 1500W HIGH CURRENT - Mastech Power Supply - Best Deals on Variable Power Supplies (Powered by CubeCart)... Variable Power Supply - Switching Power Supply - MASTECH VARIABLE POWER SUPPLY 30V 50A HY3050E 1500W HIGH CURRENT - Mastech Power Supply - Best Deals on Variable Power Supplies (Powered by CubeCart)



Anybody use this? Anybody have any luck with this power supply? I like it because of the 0-30volts.. ]]> Anodizing Questions pyroracing85 http://forum.caswellplating.com/anodizing-questions/10764-mastech-power-supply.html http://forum.caswellplating.com/anodizing-questions/10760-voltage-needed.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:45:47 GMT I am looking at power supplies. Comparing mastech and astron power supplies Now I know the amps needed (basically the more the better than I can put more parts in my tanks) Now the other one is volts. For type II anodizing will 15 volts be sufficient? I am looking at power supplies.

Comparing mastech and astron power supplies


Now I know the amps needed (basically the more the better than I can put more parts in my tanks)

Now the other one is volts. For type II anodizing will 15 volts be sufficient? ]]> Anodizing Questions pyroracing85 http://forum.caswellplating.com/anodizing-questions/10760-voltage-needed.html http://forum.caswellplating.com/anodizing-questions/10757-heating-electroylte.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:43:16 GMT Hey guys, just a basic question for heating the electrolyte.

Can I use Caswell's Ceramic heaters in the electrolyte bath? Or will they be damaged by the acid?
What can I use to heat the acid? ]]> Anodizing Questions BobFrapples http://forum.caswellplating.com/anodizing-questions/10757-heating-electroylte.html http://forum.caswellplating.com/anodizing-questions/10752-storing-chemicals-freezing-temperatures.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:29:33 GMT Is it possible to store them for extend amount of time in -0*C temperatures? I don't have the room to store everything in a heated area and was wondering if the cold well effect the dyes, sealers and other liquids. Don't plan on using them at these temperatures of course, my work space well be heated when in use. ]]> Anodizing Questions DefiantK http://forum.caswellplating.com/anodizing-questions/10752-storing-chemicals-freezing-temperatures.html http://forum.caswellplating.com/anodizing-questions/10751-pump-requirements.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:10:50 GMT Okay, my 1/2HP chiller requires at least 750 GPH for smaller tanks (and smaller meaning 100 gallons) My tanks is around 35 gallons. I am set on the little giant HC brand but what about size It is either the 1/25HP or the 1/8HP (which is double the price) Okay, my 1/2HP chiller requires at least 750 GPH for smaller tanks (and smaller meaning 100 gallons)

My tanks is around 35 gallons.

I am set on the little giant HC brand

but what about size

It is either the 1/25HP or the 1/8HP (which is double the price)


I am thinking I only need the 1/25 because of my tank size.

Would I be correct? or am I going to regret buying the smaller size? ]]> Anodizing Questions pyroracing85 http://forum.caswellplating.com/anodizing-questions/10751-pump-requirements.html http://forum.caswellplating.com/anodizing-questions/10746-issue-black-dye-any-tips.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:12:09 GMT Well since the last time i made a post, my anodizing has been doing a lot better. However, I am having a problem with my black dye. Everytime I use it (1mil) I never get black. I always get a dark blueish, metallic color. The color is actually kinda cool. Most paintball anodizers refer to is as... Well since the last time i made a post, my anodizing has been doing a lot better.

However, I am having a problem with my black dye. Everytime I use it (1mil) I never get black. I always get a dark blueish, metallic color. The color is actually kinda cool. Most paintball anodizers refer to is as "graphite" i believe.

Everytime I check it, the pH bounces around a lot on it.

I though maybe I had just had a dissolution problem. But when I use a dark color like Olive Drab, on the same part (bleached out the old dye) then the part WILL turn black, or pretty damn near black.

I've thought that maybe it was falling out of solution, so I boiled and stirred it. I also followed Caswell's instructions of bringing my 2 gallons of RO water to a boil before adding the dye.

$30 is a lot of money to blow on a dye that doesn't work. Any tips? ]]> Anodizing Questions gcdrummer02 http://forum.caswellplating.com/anodizing-questions/10746-issue-black-dye-any-tips.html http://forum.caswellplating.com/anodizing-questions/10744-how-long-out-ano.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:59:20 GMT Hey guys. I've recently been asked to do two brothers paintball guns. They want inverted colours, but same shade and tone. So I'd have to do them both at once.

Both guns fit in the ano tank easily, but they will not both fit into my dye tanks.
How long is it safe to take a piece of out the ano tank and leave it in the fresh air? Or will it begin to oxidize and ruin the process? ]]> Anodizing Questions BobFrapples http://forum.caswellplating.com/anodizing-questions/10744-how-long-out-ano.html http://forum.caswellplating.com/anodizing-questions/10737-agitation-little-giant.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:37:23 GMT I have a 40 gallon tank (24x14x24). I am looking for a little giant pump. What size? How do I plump it? I have a 40 gallon tank (24x14x24).

I am looking for a little giant pump.


What size?


How do I plump it?

Can I mix the agitation with the aquarium chiller? ]]> Anodizing Questions pyroracing85 http://forum.caswellplating.com/anodizing-questions/10737-agitation-little-giant.html http://forum.caswellplating.com/anodizing-questions/10733-white-ano-desmut-only.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:39:46 GMT Hello, I’ve been reading around this forum but I haven’t been able to find the answer to this question, if I missed it I apologize. I was wondering that if it is possible to bead blast and then desmut the part with out anodizing to achieve a nice dust white? Desmut makes the parts really white,... Hello, I’ve been reading around this forum but I haven’t been able to find the answer to this question, if I missed it I apologize. I was wondering that if it is possible to bead blast and then desmut the part with out anodizing to achieve a nice dust white? Desmut makes the parts really white, but after I ano them, they seem to turn silverfish. What would happened if I don't ano after the desmut? Do I even need to seal? This is the basic procedure I have in mind!

1. Strip
2. Degrease
3. Bead Blast
4. Desmut
5. Seal
6. Brag about my beautiful white ano job! LOL

Also thanks to every body posting on this forum. I have found tons of info here and have been able to do some nice anodizing thanks to you guys! ]]> Anodizing Questions p8ballmafia http://forum.caswellplating.com/anodizing-questions/10733-white-ano-desmut-only.html http://forum.caswellplating.com/anodizing-questions/10731-anyone-know-any-shops-will-anodize-some-parts-me.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:05:39 GMT Preferrably in the PA area - I am looking to have some parts anodized purple. Any ideas? Preferrably in the PA area - I am looking to have some parts anodized purple.

Any ideas? ]]> Anodizing Questions UrineMachine http://forum.caswellplating.com/anodizing-questions/10731-anyone-know-any-shops-will-anodize-some-parts-me.html