Electromatic is proud to announce the establishment of a new, 18,000 square foot, state of-the-art facility in Santa Fe Springs, California. Two small, older plants formerly located in Los Angeles and Santa Ana have now been moved into this new building.
The new plant has been equipped to provide the ultimate in service. A number of electropolishing tanks in sizes up to 24 feet long and 10 feet deep can accommodate individual parts and multiple runs. Other large-capacity tanks are available for alkaline cleaning, nitropickle and passivation. 2-ton cranes and hoists have been installed to handle the processing of large pipe and vessels. Additional facilities include a test laboratory, a controlled-environment inspection room, a machine-shop for custom tooling, and a 17+ megohm deionized water system. Computerized order-processing provides prompt handling of customer jobs, and generates certification to required specifications.
Environmental protection played an important role when setting-up the facility, All processing and hazardous material storage areas are in double-containment, and provision has been made for all toxic wastes to be treated and recycled.
We invite our customers to visit us to view the latest in electropolishing techniques at
14025 Stage Road
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Tel: 562-623-9993
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Electromatic has set up an R & D department for the purpose of exploring new
methods for electropolishing a wide selection of alloys. The emphasis is on procedures
that are commercially feasible. Most alloys can be electropolished under laboratory
conditions, using textbook procedures. However, for industrial use, processes must be
found that are cost-effective, non-hazardous and non-polluting.
Recent successful projects include:
- The electropolishing of high-nickel alloys, including inconel and nitronic
- Electropolishing the inside of tubing with an I.D. of 0.055"
- EDM recast removal
We invite you to contact us if you are interested in electropolishing a particular
alloy. On non-standard items our engineers will work with you to develop a process
specifically for your product.
ASTM A967-01e1 PASSIVATION
Federal Specification QQ-P-35C "Passivation Treatments for
Corrosion Resistant Steel" has been cancelled. This federal specification
is superseded by ASTM A967-01e1 "Standard Specification for Chemical
Passivation Treatments for Stainless Pats", revised January 2000, and
adopted by the Department of Defense.
Under this new specification, electropolishing is recognized as one of the methods of providing passivation without further treatment. In addition to electropolishing, various other methods, such as immersion in nitric acid based solutions are permissible. Regardless of which treatment is selected, the passivation effectiveness may be confirmed by one or more specified test practices to qualify for certification.
ASTM A967-01e1 gives the purchaser a wide choice of pre-treatments,
passivation treatments, post-treatments, and testing methods. When you send us
your parts for processing, you can either select the required methods, or call
on our technical expertise for assistance. We can determine the most effective
treatments to ensure passivation and qualification.
