Overview
Type III with PTFE is a hardcoat anodize with Teflon. This application is engineered to provide exceptional lubricity, wear resistance, and high levels of corrosion resistance. This type of anodize provides a good surface for aluminum molds, as the lubricity of the surface translates into superior release characteristics, and the coating remains stable at high temperatures. In addition, the synergy between the crystalline formation of the oxide film and the molecular structure of the PTFE yields a good wear characteristics.
Common industries that require Type III with PTFE are; Aerospace/Astrospace/Aviation, Firearms, Machinery, Electronics, Marine, Oil, Chemical Industry, and more.
Key Performance Properties of Anodizing Type III (with PTFE):
Specification:
| Type III (with PTFE) Hardcoat Capabilities | ||
| Hardcoat Process | Type III (with PTFE) | |
| Substrate-Metals | 1000 Series | 5000 Series |
| 2000 Series* | 6000 Series* | |
| 3000 Series | 7000 Series* | |
| 4000 Series | * = Commonly Hardcoated Alloys | |
| Specifications | MIL-A-8625 TYPE III CLASS 1 & 2 | AMS 2468 |
| ASTM B 580 | AMS 2469 | |
| MIL-STD-171 FINISH 7 | AMS 2471 | |
| MIL-A-63576 TYPE I, TYPE II, & TYPE III | AMS 2472 | |
| AMS 2473 | ||
| AMS 2482 | ||
| Hardcoat Chracteristics | Relatively Uniform Thickness Across Part Surface | Mold Release |
| Permanent Lubricity | Abrasion Resistance | |
| Increased Hardness | HRC Values of 70s | |
| High Dielectric Strength to 2,000VDC | ||
| Pre-Plate Operations | Bright Dip | Non Etching Cleaner |
| Solvent Degreasing | Abrasive Blasting | |
| Alkaline Etch | Acid Etch | |
| Testing Ability | Abrasion Resistance | Dielectric Strength |
| Adhesion | Salt Spray | |
| Coating Thickness | In-House Penetrant Inspection | |
| Production Volume | Specialty Production Shop | High Volume |
| Prototype | Large Run | |
| Low Volume | Long Run | |
| Small Run | Large Scale Production Volume Run | |
| Typical Lead Times Available | 3 to 5 days | |
| KANBAN / Inventory Management System | ||
| Quality | Statistical Process Control | Control Plans |
| Traceability | Process Validation Protocol | |
| Web Based Tracking | Equipment Validation Protocol | |
| PPAP | Lean Six Sigma | |
| PFMEA | ||
| Documentation | Certificate of Conformance | |
| Packing List | ||
| Additional Information | ||
| Industry Focus | Medical | Military |
| Automotive | RF Microwave | |
| Aerospace | Battery | |
| Intended Applications | Safety Critical Parts | |
| High Reliability Parts | ||
| Certifications | ISO 9001:2008 | |
| Industry Standards | NADCAP | RoHS |
| ASTM | EEIC | |
| Mil-Spec | ||
| File Formats | ||
| TIFF | ||
| RTF | ||