How to Anodize Aluminum at Home

I had asked previously if people wanted to see another anodizing video, and the answer was yes. So with that, here is a video that shows you how to anodize aluminum right in your own home.

For more information visit Caswell Plating
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Parts list:

Battery (Sulfuric) Acid - 5-gal
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Lead sheet for your cathode
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Titanium wire
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Power clamps
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Infrared temperature gun
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pH test strips
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Digital pH meter
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Lye (for anodize removal)
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5-gal bucket with lid (6-Pack)
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All other chemicals, dyes, manual and more purchased from Caswell Plating
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Chapters:
0:00​ Intro
0:23 Process overview
5:27 Water-break test
9:01 Hanging parts
12:56 Degreasing bath
14:24 De-oxidizer/De-smut bath
15:15 Sulfuric acid bath
17:35 Power supply set up
19:26 Anodizing
20:51 Sodium Bicarbonate bath (Baking soda)
21:21 Dying
24:55 Dying results and sealing
27:31 Final results and thoughts

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