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TITANIUM LASTS 2 0 T I M E S LONGER in this anodizing process This automatic anodizing line a t Reynolds Metals Company, Louis ville, Kentucky, handles aluminum automotive parts on a huge scale. Parts such a s window frames, grilles, hood moldings and headlight assemblies, are mounted on racks, which are first dipped i n a brightener solution (highly concentrated sulfuric and phosphoric acid), t h e n into an electrolytic bath.
Close-up of moldings held in titanium
What metal should be used t o make the racks? Typical rack life a t Reynolds was only 6 days o n one anodizing line until titanium w a s tried. Average rack life i s now 120 days. For economy in construction, the basic racks are made of aluminurn, which is rubber coated. T h e rack tips or holding fixtures, which must be left bare, are m a d e of Mallory-Sharon commercially pure titanium, riveted or welded i n place. Titanium in this mass production operation yields substantial sav ings, prevents the disruption of constant replacements. Let us help you evaluate titanium wherever you have the problem of corrosion. Write for booklet listing titanium corrosion-resistance data.
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