Frequently Asked Questions

Where are you located?

Check out of contact page for our address, phone number, hours of operations, and contact form to reach us with.

What services do you offer?

Anodizing, chromate, passivation, black oxide, blasting, and laser engraving. See our Services Page for details on each of the processes.

We are ready to send you an order! What do we do next?

Thank you for your business! Here is some recommended information on what we need to proceed with your order:

Certifications, Licenses, and Letters.
Do you have an ISO 9001:2015 Certification?

Yes, we do. Click here for a copy.

Do you have a FFL (Federal Firearms License)?

Yes, we do. Click here for a copy.

Do you have an ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations )Compliance Registration Letter?

Yes, we do. Click here for a copy.

Are you willing to have onsite audit and walk-through to obtain a wavier and/or exception granted to work on special projects

Yes, contact us to get the process started.

Anodizing Specific Questions
What are the sizes of your anodizing tanks?

See our Anodize Page for details.

Do you offer Bright Dipping/Electro-polishing for anodizing?

Unfortunately, we do not provide those services

Will anodizing cover up scratches, marks, and/or blemishes?

No, anodizing is not a paint or plating that covers the aluminum. It is a chemical conversion of the aluminum. A general rule of thumb is: “The finish/look of the aluminum provided is what you will get back but with an anodized coating on it.”

What colors do you offer?
  • Blue
  • Red
  • Gold
  • Green
  • Black
  • Orange
  • Grey
  • Purple
  • FDE
  • Turquois
  • OD Green

Can you re-anodize my parts?

Yes, we can remove the current anodize layer and re-anodize your parts. They can be some additional factors to consider as well. Please contact us to discuss your project.

Can you remove anodizing?

Yes, we can chemically strip anodizing off of your parts. You may feel tempted to remove anodizing off via chemicals or blasting, but if you do so, you will end up damaging your parts. In some cases, you may not even remove all of the anodizing causing issues when parts are re-anodized.

I don’t see the process my customer is wanting listed on your website. Can you still anodize it?

What we have found is that most of the proprietary process specifications call out Mil-Spec as the process to be followed. We would be happy to see if we can help you. Use our contact form to send a copy of the process and we will take a look.

Are those custom looks shown in the Samples of Work page available to purchase?

Most likely, yes. Contact us for more details.

Chromate Specific Questions
What are the sizes of your chromate tanks?

See our Chromate Page for details.

What is the difference between Type I and Type II Chromate?

The primary difference between is chemical used in making the chromate solution. MIL-DTL-5541F Type I uses Hexavalent Chromium and MIL-DTL-5541F Type II uses Trivalent Chromium.

Which Type of chromate is REACH and RoHS complaint?

MIL-DTL-5541F Type II Class 1A/3 is REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) and RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) complaint.

MIL-DTL-5541F Type I Class 1A/3 is composed of Hexavalent chromium which is not approved for by REACH or RoHS.

Blast Specific Questions
Can you remove paint, powder coating, cerakote?

No, our blasting is for finishing surfaces only. We don’t remove any coatings or material with it.

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