We’ve all seen brightly-colored pieces of aluminum and can identify them as anodized. But what does that mean, exactly? A recent video from [Ariel Yahni] starring [Wawa] — a four-legged assistant — ...

AMA 611-12, "Voluntary Specification for Anodized Architectural Aluminum" has been published by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA). AAMA 611-12 describes test procedures and ...

Anodizing aluminium, the process of electrolytic build up of the metal’s the oxide layer in the presence of dyes to create colored effects, is such a well-established process that we probably all have ...

Being a metal, aluminium is amenable to mechanical finishing processes commonly used with other metals, and can usually be used with the same equipment without disadvantage, although to exploit the ...

In a world where quality and durability are paramount, selecting the right finish for an aluminium surface is more than a mere aesthetic choice. This article aims to clear the fog by providing a ...

Hard-anodized cookware sets consist of pots and pans made from aluminum that has undergone an electrolytic process to harden the cooking surface. This makes it extremely durable and gives it some ...

London Design Festival 09: London designer Max Lamb has designed an anodised aluminium table for British design brand Deadgood. Three sheets of water jet-cut aluminium are dipped by hand, then slotted ...

Dezeen promotion: aluminium gold-hued struts coloured by Sandalor will line the exterior of the HEKLA Tower, which Pritzker prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel's studio is designing in Paris. Sandalor ...

I have a Calphalon hard anodized aluminum pan similar to the one here: http://www.target.com/p/Kitchen-Ess...ard-Anodized-Nonstick-Panini-Pan/-/A-10963840 It's almost ...

After the original announcement of the iPhone 5, one early concern amongst readers was how well the anodized aluminum back and edges of the black iPhone 5 would hold up over time. One lengthy thread ...