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New at meviy: New Anodizing Options for CNC Milled Parts and Sheet Metals

Surface treatment plays a crucial role in enhancing the durability, appearance, and functionality of metal components. Anodizing, a popular method for treating metals, provides protection and aesthetic benefits through an electrochemical process. We are excited to announce two significant updates to our anodizing offerings: red and gold anodizing for CNC milled parts and the introduction of anodizing for sheet metal components.

Red and Gold Anodizing for CNC Milled Parts

Our new red and gold anodizing option introduces vibrant color choices for CNC milled parts. These new colors provide eye-catching aesthetics for those seeking more personalized or standout components. Anodizing is highly versatile in adding color to aluminum parts without compromising their physical properties, making these bold hues ideal for industries like electronics, automotive, and consumer goods.

As for our other anodizing treatments, red and gold anodizing will be available for the below aluminium materials:

EN AW – 2017 equiv.
EN AW – 5052 equiv.
EN AW – 6061 equiv.
EN AW – 6063 equiv.(flat bar)
EN AW – 7075 equiv.

Benefits of Red and Gold Anodizing:

Custom Aesthetics: Add vibrant, professional finishes to your parts for branding or design purposes.
Corrosion Resistance: The anodized layer protects the metal from environmental wear and corrosion.
Scratch Resistance: The surface becomes harder, offering better resistance to scratches and minor damage.
Durability: These finishes are long-lasting and retain their appearance even after extended use.

Anodizing for Sheet Metal Parts Now Available

In addition to our CNC milled offerings, we are now pleased to offer anodizing for sheet metal parts. This new capability allows for the same protection, durability, and aesthetic customization previously limited to CNC parts, extending to sheet metal components sheet metal components as well. This expansion opens new possibilities for industries using for enclosures, panels, and housings where protection against corrosion and a sleek appearance are necessary.

Anodizing for sheet meals part will be available for the below aluminium materialsa

Material	Surface Treatment	Plate Thickness	External Dimensions (Length, Width, Height)
Material	Surface Treatment		Plate thickness ≤ 2.0mm	Plate thickness > 2.0mm
A5052 (White anodized steel sheet)	Anodized (White)	1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0	5~1100		10~1100
A5052 (Anodized black steel plate)	Anodized (Black)	1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0	5~1100		10~1100

What is Anodizing?

Anodizing is an electrochemical process that increases the thickness of the natural oxide layer on metal surfaces, usually aluminum. This oxide layer becomes part of the metal, providing enhanced durability, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic flexibility. Anodized parts can be dyed in various colors, such as our newly introduced red and gold options, making them visually distinct while still retaining functional advantages.

Benefits and Disadvantages of Anodizing

Benefits:

Corrosion Protection: Anodized metal is significantly more resistant to rust and corrosion, making it ideal for outdoor or harsh environments.
Enhanced Durability: Anodizing increases surface hardness, improving wear resistance and overall part longevity.
Aesthetic Variety: Available in various colors, anodizing offers a great deal of customization for branding and design needs.
Environmentally Friendly: Anodizing uses fewer harmful chemicals compared to other surface treatments, making it an eco-friendly option.

Disadvantages:

Limited to Aluminum: Anodizing is primarily used for aluminum, limiting its applicability to other metals.
Cost: While effective, anodizing can be more expensive than other surface treatments due to the required processes.
Surface Imperfections: Any surface defects in the raw metal will remain visible after anodizing, as the process doesn’t cover up flaws.

Conclusion

Our new red and gold anodizing release brings exciting aesthetic possibilities to CNC milled parts, while the introduction of anodizing for sheet metals expands the range of components we can now treat with this versatile and effective process. Whether for functionality or aesthetic enhancement, anodizing remains an excellent choice for those looking to protect and beautify their metal parts.