AnoBlack 606

Matte, Non-Reflective Black Anodize

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AnoBlack 606 is a unique amalgamation of chemical pretreatment with post electrochemical processing that creates a matte, frosted, non-reflective black appearance on wrought aluminum alloys. The unique pretreatment micro-etches the surface lowering the glossiness of the basis metal in additional to blending in mild scratches and minimizing appearance of die lines.

Unlike heavy caustic etching, there is minimal removal of any base material, typically less than 0.0001” per surface. The finish is particularly well suited to blackening 6061 and 6063 aluminum alloys and is not intended for castings. The result is enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your parts. AnoBlack 606 is a lower cost alternative to mechanical blasting and avoids scrapping parts due to excessive etching intended to dull down the otherwise reflective sheen on as-machined aluminum surfaces.

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Applications

Firearms
Telescopes, cameras and optical components
Medical instrumentation or surgical components
Vision control robotic systems
Surface mount electronic assembly automation components

Advantages

Uniform matte, non-reflective appearance
Eliminates the Need for Sand Blasting or Glass Beading
While typically black, can be done matte clear or dyed other colors
Low Reflectivity and Various Levels of “Frosted” Appearance Attainable

AnoBlack Finishes

AnoBlack finishes are the product of on-going research and development at Anoplate aimed at providing unique solutions to surface engineering challenges. The AnoBlack family of coatings include:

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