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 ...

Aluminum has trace amounts of other alloys and elements, such as (zinc, magnesium, and silicon) present in the alloy. These other elements do not respond the same as the aluminum does during anodizing ...

The beautiful anodized aluminum finish on many Apple products keeps them from corrosion, provides a hard and (mostly) scratch resistant surface, and even -- in the case of the iPod nano and shuffle -- ...

How many times have you done this? Reproduction anodized aluminum trim pieces don’t always have the same thickness as their original equipment counterparts. So we mindlessly press these pieces into ...

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 ...

Bright aluminium pipes that have been hit, folded and welded into crumpled forms make up this furniture collection by South Korean designer Yeon Jinyeong. The Aluminum Anodized collection comprises a ...

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 ...

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 ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more While stainless steel, copper, and traditional nonstick are the most popular options for the best cookware ...