The Science and Engineering of Hardcoat Anodizing

Course Syllabus

1. Introduction
   1. Introduction to Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
   2. The Alloying Process
   3. Alloying Elements
   4. Heat Treating and Temper
   5. The Affects of these processes on Hardcoat Anodizing
2. Electricity for Anodizers
3. Chemistry for Anodizers
4. Racking
5. Cleaning
6. Etch/Desmut
7. Rinsing
8. Electrochemistry for Anodizers; the Hardcoat Anodizing Process
9. Post Treatment Processes
   1. Organic Coloring
   2. Electrolytic Coloring
   3. Sealing; types of sealing based on intended use of article
10. Trouble Shooting Hard Coat Anodizing, Root Cause/corrective Action