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ASTM Passivation & Electropolishing Standards

EMI Standards & Specifications

Specifications for chemical metal polishing and finishing vary from part to part depending on their end-use. With a quality team in place here at EMI, we assure you before we start your parts we will be able to run to your standards. Most of our general processes are defined by the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) passivation and electropolishing standards. Here at EMI, we have the ability to conform to customer-specific standards so if you do not see what you are looking for below please give us a call at 847-693-3115 and see what we can do for you.

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Electro-Max, Inc. Passivation

ASTM A380

Standard Practice for Cleaning, Descaling, and Passivation of Stainless Steel Parts, Equipment, and Systems. These practices are followed up by various methods of testing including high humidity tests, free iron tests, wipe tests, atomizer tests, etc.

ASTM A 967 

Standard Specification for Chemical Passivation Treatments for Stainless Steel Parts. Passivation of stainless steel to ensure that all free iron is removed from the surface while promoting the formation of an oxide layer for protection.

AMS 2700

Aerospace Material Specification. Passivation of stainless steel to ensure that all free iron is removed from the surface while promoting the formation of an oxide layer for protection.

QQ-P-35

SPS-1001

PS 2026

…AND MORE

Electro-Max, Inc. Electropolishing

ASTM B 912

Standard Specification for Passivation of Stainless Steels Using Electropolishing. Performance is evaluated by water immersion testing, humidity testing, copper sulfate testing, salt spray testing, and ferroxyl testing.

BPS 4523

Parker Aerospace Flight Controls & Hydraulic Systems Process Standard

NPS-23

…. AND MORE

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Electropolished metal parts

Customer-Specific Specs

The following is a list of some of our customer-specific specs:

  • MIL-STD-171F
  • MIL-STD-105
  • MIL-STD-753C
  • F22-02 WBF
  • PALL MPC020
  • ASTM F86
  • BPE-2016
  • GMP 06-99-06
  • MERCURY M-000-G
  • HONEYWELL GPS 3000-1P
  • JOHNSON/EVINRUDE OUTBOARD ENGINES REV. 11-5-04
  • EDO CORP
  • NASA
  • BOEING P.S. 13121
  • ALLIED SIGNAL 1919718-PS
  • A.B. DICK CO. SPEC 120
  • ACCUTHERM 700-32016-01
  • LOCKHEED MARTIN REV. G9 #0170
  • ZYGO CORP. DOC FS-0013
  • NAVAL UNDERWATER SYSTEMS CLS-2001E
  • WOODWARD GOVERNOR SP-151
  • SUNDSTRAND AERO REV. N
  • GPS3010-IL
  • PERKIN ELMER 7.1 REV. A

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Industries Served for Electropolishing & Passivation Services

Electro-Max, Inc. is your go-to for all electropolishing services in a variety of industries! Certain industries need high levels of durability and corrosion resistance in their finished parts. Turn to Electro-Max, Inc. for first-class electropolishing and passivation services.

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