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1. The Finish of Choice for Orthopedic Implants
Titanium anodizing provides products with improved properties compared to those in a raw or "unfinished" state.

2. Anodizing Considerations for Medical Devices Machined from Aluminum
The purpose of this article is to familiarize the reader with the process of anodizing as it relates to the many medical devices and instruments made from aluminum alloys.

3. A Comprehensive Range of Services
Lists specifications and other capabilities and services available.

4. Danco Facilities Guide
Contact information, and a description of services each location provides.

5. Aluminum Anodizing Considerations
Outlines special considerations for anodizing aluminum alloys, die cast parts and more.

6. Type 2 Titanium Anodizing
Anodic treatment of titanium alloys for implant products known as "Type 2" anodization is typically performed to AMS 2488D.

7. Contamination Caused by Deburring Wheels
Many parts are subject to various deburring treatment prior to anodizing. One problem encountered is caused by material from the deburring wheel being left on the part as a result of aggressive finishing.

8. Advantage and Features of Titanium Anodizing
Color advantages and features are shown in simple table.

9. Titanium Color Anodizing
The colors produced by these metals are known as interference colors. There are no pigments or dyes involved. They are generated by a transparent oxide film grown on the metal surface.

10. Advantages of Type II Titanium Anodizing
Sixteen advantages type II titanium anodizing provides.

11. Hard Anodized Coatings
Because most of our work is critical tolerance, a number of dimensional factors must be considered in order to achieve the desired end-result.

12. Titanium Color Selection Guide
This handy Guide displays twelve of the most common colors. Danco can also produce other colors and shades.

13. Nadcap Accreditation Certificates
Certificates for both Chemical Processing , and Aerospace Quality System are displayed.

14. ISO 9001:2008 Certification
Certificate for Metal Finishing and Metal Surfacing of Titanium, Stainless Steel, Cobalt Chrome, and products for Medical, Military, Aerospace, Industrial and Commercial Sectors.

15. LFCC - Low Fiction Chrome Coating
Fast becoming the finish of choice for medical manufacturers of instruments, Low Friction Chrome provides an improvement of service life, enhanced performance and preserves the cosmetic appearance of the medical device.

16. Problems with parts that have Knurls

Improper knurling of parts can result in a poor appearance and may create bare areas after anodize.