Anodizing

[MBG]

Anybody here anodize? I am thinking about setting up a small anodizing area in my shop to see the demand for anodizing.

Anybody have a need for anodizing on a regular basis?

[MBG]

nobody else here anodizes or needs anodizing done?

I am not trying to sell work just trying to sprout up conversation.

[Hele63]

Anodizing requires alot of chemicals and is costly, i have alot done and just from what i see in the plant, blows me away. I dont want to discourage you but thats just not a business you just set up over night

[MBG]

Originally Posted by Hele63 Anodizing requires alot of chemicals and is costly, i have alot done and just from what i see in the plant, blows me away. I dont want to discourage you but thats just not a business you just set up over night

Oh, I understand. I have set up this for several people actually. I know how to set it up the costs invovled. I just wanted to see if there was a demand for anodizied parts.

[MBG]

Well. I set up my shop.

I offer hard anodizing (type III) and anodizing (type II)

[Hele63]

MBG,
send me sum info on your shop, i am always looking for anodizing. i will PM you

[MBG]

Please PM me.

My business is fairly new but I have been in the anodizing industry for over 7 years.

I would love to provide a quality service for you and your business.

[Dualkit]

I do not know jack about anodizing. Fortunately there is a good place 12 miles from me. If you were thinking about selling anodizing services you could probably fill a niche if you could profitably find a way to do small lots at a lower minimum that most places charge. Minimum lot charge in these parts is $70 and some guys have said their local guys have up to a $250 minimum. If some one could be profitable with a minimum lot charge of $25-$40 I think they could pull in some business. How long does it take to set-up and dunk one small part? Just curious why the minimum is so high.

[MBG]

Probably because of the electricity in heating and cooling the machines.