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Finish for good wear resistance for aluminum parts

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Hello everyone, I need advice on surface finishes to improve the wear resistance of aluminum parts. Any suggestions?

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Hello,
There are several possibilities.
The first is to choose a hard aluminum alloy, such as EN AW-7075, which Xometry offers in its standard materials.
Alternatively, or in addition, it may be recommended to request a type III "hard" sulfuric anodization treatment, which improves surface hardness and protects parts from shocks, scratches, and wear in general.
A standard anodization, type II, may be sufficient, depending on the uses.
More details in this article: https://xometry.pro/en/articles/anodisation-aluminium/

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      Hello everyone, I need advice on surface finishes to improve the wear resistance of aluminum parts. Any suggestions?
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      Hello,
      There are several possibilities.
      The first is to choose a hard aluminum alloy, such as EN AW-7075, which Xometry offers in its standard materials.
      Alternatively, or in addition, it may be recommended to request a type III “hard” sulfuric anodization treatment, which improves surface hardness and protects parts from shocks, scratches, and wear in general.
      A standard anodization, type II, may be sufficient, depending on the uses.
      More details in this article: https://xometry.pro/en/articles/anodisation-aluminium/

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        Thank you very much! So I will turn to a 7075 aluminum with an anodization treatment

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