![]() We have installed this technological process at a surgical instruments repair company. It is not true anymore - we have developed stainless coating that provides the same (or similar) range of colors as titanium anodizing (plus black), and the colors are perfectly durable. I want to emphasize that a long time ago (2003) I posted that our stainless anodizing was not durable in comparison to titanium anodizing (see my first posting in this discussion). While you can certainly attempt the process yourself, at this point I don't think there is a wealth of public domain information on operating parameters - it is still largely proprietary. Yes, the color of anodized stainless steel is caused by interference as light waves bounce off of the stainless steel and off of the oxide surface. Does the anodizing of stainless steel create an oxide layer like with anodizing titanium? This is the biggest question I am trying to find an answer to.Ī. Yes, stainless steel can be anodized in various colors, including gold Medical Device Technologist - Palm Beach Gardens, FloridaĪ. Can 316 Stainless Steel be anodized a Gold color? Does it create an Oxide layer like when anodizing titanium? If so, do you know what process is involved, for example, does it need to be acid treated first, etc? Joell Cruz Specific application: Pushbutton switch, switch has 200k life cycles expected.but will the anodized finish meet the life cycles with normal human touch or will it fade, chip or wear long before the electro-mechanical properties of the switch? Joan Lanoux Can any of the experienced industry contributors offer some simple care, chemicals to avoid? Seeking care and cleaning/maintenance instructions for anodized stainless steel. If I make progress and think what I learn could be helpful, will pass it along to you! Barbara Barbara Williams Ted - Thanks very much for your response. Sorry, I don't know offhand who offers porcelain enameling, but hopefully it was a little help to clarify what finish you might be looking for. Porcelain enameling is probably what you want this more closely resembles melting glass onto the surface than painting it - very high temperatures are involved. Nickel plating is possible, but getting good adhesion onto stainless steel is somewhat problematical but possible. No public brand/source suggestions please ( huh? why?)īrass plating is probably not practical for a cooktop because brass tarnishes very quickly even at room temperature if not protected with a lacquer, and lacquer/clearcoats may not well suit a cooktop. note: Sorry, this RFQ for private contact is now outdated, but public technical replies are still welcome. I am fascinated by this web site! Barbara W Įd. Thank you so much for your attention to these questions. Is this feasible? Is doing it, if it can be done, affordable? If yes to these questions, is there a company who could do this for me in New England? Perhaps other types of finishes I haven't thought of. I would like it to either take on the finish appearance of brass or nickel or an enamel-like appearance of white or black. It works great, but I have never been a fan of how stainless steel looks in a kitchen. It is stainless steel - 18 gauge, # 4 brush, grade 304 (Thermador informs me). In the house we bought 2 years ago, I have a 23 year old Thermador Cook n Vent cooktop with 4 gas burners and an electric griddle. You can then anodise it in the same way as aluminium. You can also treat stainless steel with IVD - ion vapour deposition - to give an aluminium coating. Further, sometimes it's not the stainless itself which is colorized, but a titanium coating which has been applied to it.Ī. ![]() The color of anodized stainless steel is diffraction coloration like that of titanium anodizing, carnival glass, and droplets of oil in a puddle. But the term "anodizing", while literally accurate because it is a process involving applying anodic current to the parts, can also be misleading because the process is radically different from aluminum anodizing, which is dyeable and thus offers a very wide range of saturated colors. ![]() Both Prismatic Stainless Steel and Russamer Lab say they can offer it in colors.
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