When to (not) Use Anodizing for Your Parts

In this video you'll learn when to use the surface finish anodizing for your parts and components. You will also learn when not to use anodizing as a surface finish for your manufactured parts.
00:00 Intro to video on when to use anodizing
00:15 First, we'll discuss how anodizing is a good choice if you need corrosion resistant parts.
00:30 Second, we'll discuss how anodizing is a good choice if you need aesthetically appealing parts.
00:43 Third, we'll explain how anodizing is a good choice if you need your parts to be electrically insulated.
00:56 Fourth, we'll tell you why anodizing is useful to use if you have parts that need to dissipate heat.
01:09 Fifth, we'll discuss how anodizing is a good choice if you need parts that are wear resistant.
01:28 Sixth, we're explaining why anodizing is a good option if you need dimensionally accurate parts.
01:43 Seventh, we'll go over why anodizing is often used in the medical industry.
01:56 Eighth, we'll go over why anodizing is often used in the automotive industry.
02:07: Ninth, we'll explain why anodizing is often used in the aerospace industry.
02:18 Tenth, we'll explain why anodizing is often used for decorative and architectural applications.
02:33 In this section about when to not use anodizing aluminum for your parts we start with explaining why you shouldn't use anodizing when your parts require them to be conductive.
02:43 Second, we'll explain why you shouldn't use anodizing in high-temperatures.
02:55 Third, we'll go over why you shouldn't use anodizing for parts with intricate geometries.
03:06 Fourth, we'll go over why anodizing is not compatible with all chemicals.
03:32 Fifth, we discuss why anodizing is not the best choice if you need to strip or rework your parts at some point.
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[@adamkareem]

Fantastic vid! Thanks for the excellent explanation

[@Nicola-ls5ix]

Great content!

[@HannyDart]

2:33 an example for why anodizing could not be desirable for its insulating properties is electrical grounding

[@Radisen]

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