Southeastern Electro-Polishing

Electro-polishing is widely used for cleaning fabricated stainless steel parts and in addition smoothes, polishes, and deburrs the product surface. The development of a smoother, unstressed, and uncontaminated surface is a contribution to improved hygiene and cleanability. The ultimate benefits of electro-polishing are manifest by improved appearance, micro smoothness, corrosion resistance, cleanability, and resistance to further contamination and bacteria growth.

How does it work?

Electro-polishing is the process of smoothing a metal surface anodically in a concentrated acid or alkaline solution. With the application of electrical current, a film forms on the metal surface being treated, thus allowing metal ions to diffuse through the film. The high points of the surface roughness and also those burr areas, receive higher current density and are dissolved at a greater rate than the remainder of the surface. The result is a smoother, more uniform surface.

What are the outcomes?

• Contamination Reduction
• Corrosion Elimination
• Rust Prevention
• De-stress and de-burr
• Sizing
• Adhesion Improvement
• Surface Finishing
• Maintain Tolerances with High Quality Finish

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