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Posted: 1/9/2005 4:03:01 PM EDT
Where can I find an exact discription of the type III anodizing process.

I always read that it is not done at home because of the high current and low temperatures required.

I have ac and dc welder both capable of 300 amps.

As for cool temperatures, dry ice can be purchased at a local store for a resonable price (dry ice has a surface temperature of -109.3 degrees F ).

If these are the only requirements that differ from type II anodizing (high amps and low temperatures), the process could be done at home..... or is the something else I should know?

Thanks .... Mike
Link Posted: 1/9/2005 4:38:02 PM EDT
[#1]
Start reading here - you may find something there.

Caswell
Link Posted: 1/10/2005 4:43:59 AM EDT
[#2]
Yes, same here.  Was thinking of the same question.  

I'm not sure about Caswell having a type III finish, although they claim to conform to MILSPEC 8625F which is what Bushmaster claims for its finish as per their catalog.

Frontsight
Link Posted: 1/10/2005 10:54:52 AM EDT
[#3]
The bulletin board could provide you with some educated discussion on the topic.  I haven't spent much time there, but I may in the future.
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