LogoANODIZE
Al₂O₃
NADCAP Active · MIL-A-8625 · AMS 2469 · ISO 7599

HARD
Anodize.

Raw aluminum enters milky electrolyte baths and exits wearing a ceramic-hard oxide skin — corrosion-proof, dye-ready, and spec-compliant before it ships.

48h
Standard Turn
99.7%
First-Pass Yield
75µm
Max Type III
Cross-Section — Anodic Layer Build
75µm
50µm
25µm
0
Sealed Surface
Hot DI Water / Dichromate Seal
< 1 µmN/A — pore closure
Porous Oxide Columns
Anodic Al₂O₃ — Type II / III
0.5–75 µm300–500 HV (II) · 400–600 HV (III)
Barrier Layer
Dense Al₂O₃
0.01–0.1 µm1,200 HV
Base Aluminum
AA 6061-T6 / 7075-T73
60–120 HV
600 HV
Type III Max
Type II
0.5–25 µm
300–500 HV
Type III
25–75 µm
400–600 HV
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MIL-A-8625 TYPE IIMIL-A-8625 TYPE IIIAMS 2469AMS 2468ISO 7599NADCAP ACTIVEAS9100 REV DISO 9001:201548-HOUR STANDARD TURN99.7% FIRST-PASS YIELD12,000 SQ FT TANK LINE6 PROCESS LINESMIL-A-8625 TYPE IIMIL-A-8625 TYPE IIIAMS 2469AMS 2468ISO 7599NADCAP ACTIVEAS9100 REV DISO 9001:201548-HOUR STANDARD TURN99.7% FIRST-PASS YIELD12,000 SQ FT TANK LINE6 PROCESS LINES
CAP
01 — Capacity

12,000sq ft

Six dedicated process lines across 12,000 square feet of production floor — enough capacity to run your program alongside three others without a scheduling conflict. High-mix lots welcome; minimum order is one part.

12,000sq ft
Tank Line Floor Space
Continuous production across three shifts
6lines
Active Process Lines
Dedicated Type II and Type III circuits
144"max
Maximum Part Length
Rack capacity for extrusions and structural members
2,400lbs
Max Rack Load
Per process run, including fixtures
Process Bath Specifications
Sulfuric Acid Type II Bath15% H₂SO₄ · 70°F ± 2°F · 12 ASF
Hard Coat Type III Bath10–15% H₂SO₄ · 28–32°F · 24–36 ASF
Chromic Acid Type I BathMIL-A-8625 Type I compliant · 120°F
Rinse Cascade SystemDI water · 3-stage countercurrent · < 50 µS/cm
Rectifier Capacity10,000A DC · Thyristor-controlled · ±0.5% regulation
Chiller System60-ton refrigeration · ±1°F bath control
MIL-A-8625 TYPE IIMIL-A-8625 TYPE IIIAMS 2469AMS 2468ISO 7599NADCAP ACTIVEAS9100 REV DISO 9001:201548-HOUR STANDARD TURN99.7% FIRST-PASS YIELD12,000 SQ FT TANK LINE6 PROCESS LINESMIL-A-8625 TYPE IIMIL-A-8625 TYPE IIIAMS 2469AMS 2468ISO 7599NADCAP ACTIVEAS9100 REV DISO 9001:201548-HOUR STANDARD TURN99.7% FIRST-PASS YIELD12,000 SQ FT TANK LINE6 PROCESS LINES
SPEC
02 — Specifications

6 ActiveStandards

Every spec we run is production-qualified — not aspirational. Thickness tolerance held to ±10% across the rack. If your drawing calls it out, we've run it.

SpecificationProcessThicknessHardnessSealTypical Use
MIL-A-8625 Type IACTIVE
Chromic Acid0.1–1.0 µm200–300 HVDichromate / DIAerospace fatigue-sensitive parts
MIL-A-8625 Type IIACTIVE
Sulfuric Acid0.5–25 µm300–500 HVHot DI WaterGeneral aerospace, electronics
MIL-A-8625 Type IIIACTIVE
Hard Coat25–75 µm400–600 HVPTFE / NoneWear surfaces, heat sinks, structural
AMS 2469ACTIVE
Hard Anodize13–75 µm400–600 HVAs specifiedAerospace wear / corrosion
ISO 7599ACTIVE
Sulfuric Acid5–25 µm300–500 HVHot water / nickel acetateArchitectural, consumer, export
AMS 2468ACTIVE
Hard Coat25–75 µm400–600 HVAs specifiedHigh-wear aerospace components
Process Capability Sheet
Full Anodizing Process Data Package
Cpk values, bath chemistry ranges, equipment certifications, and SPC control charts — everything your materials review needs.
CERT
03 — Certifications

99.7%First-Pass Yield

NADCAP auditors don't grade on a curve. Our active accreditation means your PO travels through a process that's been independently verified against AS7108 — not self-certified.

99.7%
First-Pass Yield
Across 47,200 parts processed in 2025
0.3%
Rejection Rate
vs. industry average of 2.1%
100%
On-Time Delivery
For NADCAP-required programs
< 0.1%
Customer Returns
In last 24 months of production
ACTIVE
NADCAP
National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program
ScopeChemical Processing — Anodizing
IssuedMarch 2024
RenewalMarch 2026
ACTIVE
ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management System
ScopeSurface Treatment Services
IssuedJanuary 2022
RenewalJanuary 2025
ACTIVE
AS9100 Rev D
Aerospace Quality Management System
ScopeAnodizing and Surface Finishing
IssuedJune 2023
RenewalJune 2026
REGISTERED
ITAR Registered
International Traffic in Arms Regulations
ScopeDefense Contractor Registration
IssuedOngoing
RenewalAnnual renewal

Need our NADCAP certificate number for your supplier approval package? We'll send it with the spec review.

48H
04 — Turnaround

48-HourStandard Turn

From parts receipt to C of C in 48 hours — not "48 hours plus queue time." We schedule against confirmed capacity, not optimistic estimates. If Thursday is the deadline, we confirm it before we accept the PO.

Standard
48 Hours
Most alloys and specs
Rush
24 Hours
+ 25% line fee · subject to capacity
Expedite
Same Day
+ 50% line fee · call to confirm
Process Flow — Parts Receipt to Ship
01
Parts Receipt
Day 0
Incoming inspection, traveler creation, alloy verification
02
Rack & Mask
Day 0–1
Fixturing, masking per drawing, pre-process review
03
Pre-Treatment
Day 1
Etch, desmut, DI rinse cascade — per MIL-A-8625
04
Anodize
Day 1
Bath immersion, current ramp, time-controlled cycle
05
Seal & Color
Day 1–2
Hot DI, dichromate, or PTFE seal; dye if specified
06
QC & Measure
Day 2
Eddy-current thickness, hardness spot check, visual per AMS 2632
07
Pack & Ship
Day 2
Individual wrapping, C of C, test data, SDS included

Heat sink order due Thursday? Send us the alloy callout and quantity — we'll confirm the slot by end of business today.

IND
05 — Industries

200+Active Accounts

Three industries. One process discipline. Your procurement director doesn't need to explain what NADCAP is to their supplier — they need a supplier who already knows.

NADCAP Required
100%
NADCAP-audited runs

Aerospace

Aerospace subcontractors can't afford a non-conforming surface treatment holding up a first article. Our NADCAP accreditation travels with every C of C — no supplemental audit required by your Tier 1.

Common Ask
"NADCAP compliance for your AS9100 supplier approval"
Specs We Run
MIL-A-8625 Type I, II, IIIAMS 2469AMS 2468AS9100 Rev D
Part Types
Actuator housingsStructural bracketsAvionics enclosuresHydraulic manifolds
Fast Turn
24h
Rush available

Consumer Electronics

Engineering samples on a Thursday deadline don't care about your vendor's queue. Type III on 6061 heat sinks, 7075 enclosures, or 2024 structural parts — we'll confirm the turn time before you send the PO.

Common Ask
"MIL-A-8625 Type III on heat sinks by Thursday"
Specs We Run
MIL-A-8625 Type IIMIL-A-8625 Type IIIISO 7599Dye-ready sealing
Part Types
Heat sinksEnclosuresDisplay framesStructural extrusions
High-Mix
99.7%
First-pass yield

Contract Manufacturing

High-mix lines can't carry a reject lot. Our 99.7% first-pass yield across mixed-alloy racks means your build schedule doesn't slip because a surface treatment vendor couldn't hold thickness tolerance.

Common Ask
"Zero reject lots on high-mix production programs"
Specs We Run
MIL-A-8625 Type II & IIIAMS 2469ISO 9001:2015Per-lot traceability
Part Types
Mixed-alloy racksPrototype runsProduction lotsRework and strip
Primary Conversion

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48-hr standard turnaround · NADCAP active · MIL-A-8625 Type I / II / III