Electropolishing of Stainless-Steel Products
With this material erosive, electrolytical process unevenness on the surface of the metal can be levelled out and sharp edges deburred; in addition, semi-gloss to chromium-like glossy surfaces can be attained. In the production hall, commissioned in October 1998, a fully-automatic plant for electropolishing and also a manual plant for complex items, which require treatment with internal electrodes, were installed. The plants provide a surface quality, which is suitable for items for clean-room assembly.
As a rule, stainless-steel products with a content as of 8% nickel and 15% chromium can be treated accordingly.(e.g. material no. 1.4301-X5 CrNi 1810 or 1.4571-X6 CrNiMoTi 17122).
Depending on the required surface quality, it may be necessary to precision-grind and/or brush the parts as preliminary treatment.
| Maximum workable size of item in mm | |||
| Length | Width | Height | |
| Hand-operated installation |
1000 | 500 | 700 |
| Automatic electro- polishing plant |
2500 | 500 | 1000 |
