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Industrial Metal Plating Inc. specializes in applying multi-color digital images to anodized aluminum part surfaces. PERMODIZE® is an innovative, patented technology that allows an anodized coating to be impregnated with any high quality digital images. Through PERMODIZE®, we impregnate photo quality images into the unsealed, porous layer of the anodized part.

PERMODIZE® enhances the aesthetic appearance of your anodized aluminum parts, without affecting the durability of the metal oxide coating. Depending on your specific finishing requirements, our expert staff will apply digital images to anodized parts with planar or 3-dimensional shapes. Unlike multi-step silk screening or other coloring processes, the PERMODIZE® technology allows us to apply digital images on aluminum parts in one step. The process also yields a clear and permanent finish on anodized aluminum parts impregnated with vivid images of highest resolutions.

After anodizing, PERMODIZE® embeds a high definition digital image within the anodized coating. PERMODIZE® parts are then sealed to protect the digital images impregnated within the clear anodic film from harsh environmental factors. Our PERMODIZE® parts conform to the traditional Mil-A-8625 Type II and III Class II.
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Processes Capabilities

 N/A Anodizing PERMODIZE® (Graphic Anodizing) Sealing

Application Method

 N/A Immersion

Non Dyed and Dyed Colors

 N/A Custom Graphics

Electrolyte

 N/A Sulfuric Acid Sulfuric Acid/Type II Sulfuric Acid/Type III

Sealing Solution

 N/A Nickel Acetate

Pretreatment

 N/A Alkaline Cleaner Aluminum Pretreatment Bright Dip Caustic Etch Desmutting

Maximum Coating Thickness

 N/A 0.002 in

Minimum Coating Thickness

 N/A 0.0004 in

Maximum Part Length

 N/A 42 in

Maximum Part Width

 N/A 30 in

Anodizing Advantages

 N/A Aesthetics Color Stability Cost-Effective Durability Ease of Maintenance Health and Safety

Efficiency

 N/A Lean Manufacturing

Testing Capabilities

 N/A Abrasion Resistance American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) B117 - Salt Spray American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) B136 - Modified Dye Stain American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) B680 - Acid Dissolution Coating Thickness American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) B244 Coating Weight - American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) B137 - Acid Dissolution Corrosion Resistance Eddy Current Gloss - American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D523 Laboratory Testing Salt Spray (Fog) Testing in Accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards Seal Quality

Additional Capabilities

 N/A Assembly Custom Packaging Laser Engraving Packaging

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Service Features

 N/A Anodizing to Military Specifications (Mil-Spec Anodized) High Quality High Volume Capacity Small to Medium Size Parts Unsurpassed Clarity

Applications

 N/A Aluminum Business Cards Automotive Components Camouflage Displays Flashlights Hunting Equipment Knife Handles Medical Cases Nameplates Overlays Safety Signs Shadow Boards Signs Tags

Industry Focus

 N/A Advertising Aerospace Automotive Defense Industry Department of Defense (DOD) Medical Medical Devices Military Optical Sporting Goods

Industry Standards

 N/A ISO 9001:2008 (International Organization for Standardization) Mil-Spec (Military Specifications MIL-A-8625 Type II & III Class 2) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances (Compliant))