Thread: Anodizing
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Unread 18-09-2009, 16:38
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Re: Anodizing
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Originally Posted by EricLeifermann View Post
Anodizing parts won't change the thickness, but powder coating will.
Actually, anodizing does ever so slightly increase the dimension of the part. I couldn't see the effect being anything more than negligible in a FIRST robot though. From what I recall, anodizing adds about 0.0002 inch, whereas powder coating can add up to 0.020" I've never actually measured it.
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