Being a metal, aluminium is amenable to mechanical finishing processes commonly used with other metals, and can usually be used with the same equipment without disadvantage, although to exploit the ...

Architectural sheet metal applications often require a material that is durable, can be colored or finished, remains clean and beautiful over time. With its natural, brilliant look, hard anodic ...

In a world where quality and durability are paramount, selecting the right finish for an aluminium surface is more than a mere aesthetic choice. This article aims to clear the fog by providing a ...

Anodizing aluminium, the process of electrolytic build up of the metal’s the oxide layer in the presence of dyes to create colored effects, is such a well-established process that we probably all have ...

The lustrous patina that protects the backside of Apple’s new iPad Mini isn’t just some cheap shellac or sealant coat—it’s actually “grown” on the metal itself in an electrochemical process known as ...

Anodizing is widely used for protecting aluminum via an oxidic protection layer against corrosion. The bath where the anodizing is carried out contains mainly sulfuric acid, aluminum-sulfate and water ...

Aluminium is a product with unique properties, making it a natural partner for the building industry. Thanks to its strength, durability, corrosion resistance and recyclability, it has become an ...

London Design Festival 09: London designer Max Lamb has designed an anodised aluminium table for British design brand Deadgood. Three sheets of water jet-cut aluminium are dipped by hand, then slotted ...