Electro Polish

Achieve a superior, mirror-like finish with our expert electropolishing services. Ideal for medical, pharmaceutical, and food processing industries. EP will enhance corrosion resistance, cleanliness, and aesthetic appeal typically used on stainless steel.

“Electropolish”, also known as electrochemical polishing, anodic polishing, or electrolytic polishing, is an electrochemical process used to improve the surface finish of metallic workpieces. Here’s how it works:

Process:

• The parts are immersed in a temperature-controlled electrolyte bath.
• The workpiece serves as the anode (positive terminal), connected to a DC power supply.
• The cathode (negative terminal) completes the circuit.
• Material from the workpiece surface is oxidized and dissolved in the electrolyte, while a reduction reaction occurs at the cathode (usually producing hydrogen gas).

 The result is a smoother, mirror-like finish.

Electropolish has many industrial applications:

• Semiconductors: Electropolishing is common in semiconductor production due to its ease of operation and effectiveness in polishing irregularly shaped objects.
  
  
• Sterilization: It can also sterilize workpieces, making it essential in food, medical, and pharmaceutical industries.
  
  
• Large Metal Pieces: Used post-production for items like washing machine drums, ocean vessel bodies, aircraft components, and automobile parts.

Commonly Polished Metals: Stainless steel (300- and 400-series), aluminum, copper, titanium, and nickel- or copper-alloys.

Remember, electropolishing improves surface roughness and corrosion resistance, creating a shiny, polished appearance. If you have more questions, please call us today (203) 366-5261!