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Overview:
Electro Polishing is a process of metal treatment against rust,
corrosion and
bacterial growth, in the industry of metal tools & equipments,
especially delicate tools like surgical, dental and cosmetic tools.
How it works:
The
process cleans and polishes metal in a special electro-chemical
solution. An electrical current passes through a chemical, dissolving
insignificant amount of metal from the surface, leaving a smooth clear
finish. The current works maximum on the outer edges and corners of
items. The longer the process is continued, the greater the amount of
metal is removed. Electro Polishing is used on a variety of metals,
like stainless steel, high grade steels, brass, aluminum, copper etc.
It is an excellent finishing process for fine parts, because no
vibration or tumbling is involved.
During the process
the parts are bathed in oxygen, hydrogen is removed from the surface,
acting as a stress relieving anneal. The Electro Polished surface,
being free of hydrogen reduces the possibility of bacterial growth.
Achievements:
Finish:
Primary function of
Electro Polishing is to improve parts cosmetically. It cleans and
polishes the stainless steel by removing all impurities, small burrs,
cracks and wears caused by machining and shaping process, in a unique
way that no other process can do. The results are visible to the naked
eye.
Corrosion Resistance:
Stainless steel,
well known for its excellent corrosion resistance quality, will
corrode when impurities are left on the surface of the metal. Electro
Polishing dissolves a thin layer of the parts' surface of metal and
makes it smooth and bright. In other words to its original condition.
Electro Polishing
works very well if performed carefully by trained workmen, according
to the specification of parts and metal type. Improper and misguided
practice can cause damage to metal parts.
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