Hello all, new member here.
I'm thinking of getting into making telescope parts and have been studying which method would be better to use on 6061-T6 aluminum, powder coat or anodising.
With anodising, the surface would be stronger and resist scratches from roller bearings and more resistant to weather, ie- due, sun, normal wear n tear. I plan on dyeing the aluminum as well so anodising seems the logical choise.
However, powder coating seems quicker and easier to use as far as materials go. Would powder coating hold up to weather and scratching as well as anodising does?
Thanks for your help and thank you for a great forum!
scopenut
I'm thinking of getting into making telescope parts and have been studying which method would be better to use on 6061-T6 aluminum, powder coat or anodising.
With anodising, the surface would be stronger and resist scratches from roller bearings and more resistant to weather, ie- due, sun, normal wear n tear. I plan on dyeing the aluminum as well so anodising seems the logical choise.
However, powder coating seems quicker and easier to use as far as materials go. Would powder coating hold up to weather and scratching as well as anodising does?
Thanks for your help and thank you for a great forum!
scopenut

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