Type III Hard Coat Anodizing Services
Automatic Anodizing is a provider of Type III Hard Coat Anodizing services, specializing in industrial-grade protective coatings. By combining quality customer service with strong communication, we are able to follow custom needs to the letter while keeping pace with necessary turnaround times. In addition, our specialization in precision coating of small parts sets them apart from lesser competitors.
This Type III hard coat anodization is a Mil-spec compliant product, providing hardness up to 70 Rockwell on any aluminum substrate part. Automatic Anodizing uses an electro-chemical approach, with anodization taking place within tanks filled with Type III sulfuric acid. Coatings, which can be clear or black, may be up to .003" thick, and can, cover areas up to 12 sq. ft. The final result is a highly protective hard coat that leaves the aluminum substrate well protected.
Additional services, including PTFE coating, grit blasting, and custom marking can be added to any Type III hard coat order. Automatic Anodizing welcomes orders of any size, from one-offs to large production runs. All processing takes place within an ISO 9001:2008 certified environment. To learn more about this coating service, see the table below or contact Automatic Anodizing today.




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Past Projects
- Clear Hard Coat Anodizing of a 6061 Aluminum Component for the Medical Industry
- Black Hard Coat Anodizing of a 6061-T6 Aluminum Component for the Naval Industry
- Black Anodizing of an Aluminum Casting for the Military Industry
- Clear Anodizing of a 6061 Aluminum Display for the POP/Retail Industry
- Chromate Conversion of a 6061 Aluminum Component for the Telecommunication Industry
Type III Hard Coat Anodizing Capabilities
- Type
- Type III Hard Coat Anodizing
- Class
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- I (Clear)
- II (Dyed)
- Mil-Spec
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- Mil-A-8625F Type III
- Mil-STD-171
- Process
- Electro-Chemical
- Hardness
- 70 Rockwell
- Equipment
- Rack Tanks
- Substrate
- Aluminum
- Application
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- TYPE II
- TYPE III
- Colors
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- Clear
- Black
- Electrolyte
- Sulfuric Acid/Type III
- Pre-Operations
- Etching
- Thickness
- .001 to .003 in
- Tank Size
- .25 in to 10 ft.
- Testing
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- Salt Spray
Thickness - Calibrations (pH and Chemical Balance)
- Salt Spray
- Quality
- ISO 9001:2008
- Additional Services
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- PTFE Coating (Liquid)
Grit Blasting Services - Custom Masking (Tape, Paint, Plugs)
- PTFE Coating (Liquid)
- Production Volume
- Prototype to Large Runs
Additional Information
- Industry Focus
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- Medical
Military - Aerospace
Food
- Medical
- Intended Applications
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- Pistons
Anti-Lock Brake Assemblies
Pump Components
Valves
Sliding Parts
Insulation Plates - Transmission Parts
Cookware
Bike Rims
Locks
Levels
- Pistons
- Industry Standards
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- ISO 9001:2008 Certified
Mil-Spec - RoHS
- ISO 9001:2008 Certified
- Associations
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- AAC
Alliance
TMA - PMPA
NADCA
- AAC


