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Anodizing is an electrochemical process that deposits an oxide layer on a metallic surface to provide corrosion protection — and anodized coatings may be dyed in various colors. Hard anodizing, when compared to regular anodizing, creates a thicker, more durable, and wear-resistant aluminum oxide layer. Hard anodizing is also known as “Type III anodizing” per […]
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There’s an old saying in business that “Nothing happens until someone sells something”. We don’t know for sure who said it, but we certainly understand its truth. Similarly, nothing in injection molding gets produced until melted thermoplastic enters the mold cavity. Yes, there are plenty of steps before this crucial one, but plastic must flow […]
