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Cross Reference Of Anodizing Finishes

FINISH
COMMON NAME
MIL SPEC
AMS
ASTM
MIL STD-171
MIL-F 14072
COMMENTS
Stainless Steel Passivation
Clear Passivation
MIL-S-5002
QQ-P-35
ASTM-A-967
ASTN-A380 F-M
5.4.1
E300
Electropolish
None
Polish, Deburr
Titanium Passivation
MIL-S-5002
ASTM 8600
ASTM-F-86-84
ASTM-F86-01
5.4.1
E300
Chem Film
Chromate, Irridite, Alodine
MIL-C-5541 CLASS
1A CLASS 3
AMS-2473
AMS-2474
ASTM B449

7.3.1
7.3.3

E513 E512
If "Clear" is desired, it must be stated on PO
Chromic Acid Anodize
Clear Chromic
MIL-A-8625 TYPE I
IB CLASS 1
AMS-2470
ASTM B580
TYPE G
7.1.1
7.1.3
E511 TYPE I
MIL-A-8625 Class I = Clear or Natural
Dyed Chromic Acid Anodize
MIL-A-8625 TYPE II
IB CLASS 2
ASTM B580
TYPE G
7.1.2
E522 TYPE I
Class 2= Color desired must be stated on PO
Sulfuric Acid Anodize
Clear Anodize
MIL-A-8625 TYPE II
CLASS 1
AMS-2471
ASTM B580
TYPE B-F
7.2.1
E511 TYPE II
Sulfuric Acid Anodize Dyed
Color Anodize
MIL-A-8625 TYPE II
CLASS 2
AMS-2472
ASTM B580
TYPE B-F
7.2.2
E511 TYPE II
Specify color
Hardcoat
Natural Hardcoat (No Dye)
MIL-A-8625 TYPE III
CLASS 1
AMS-2468
AMS-2469
ASTM 580
TYPE A
7.5.1
E514 TYPE III
Should be stated as "Natural" not "Clear"
Dyed Hardcoat
Color Hardcoat
MIL-A-8625 TYPE III
CLASS 2
ASTM 580
TYPE A
7.5.2
E514 TYPE III
Specify color
Hardcoat w/ PTFE
Fluorobond, Nituff, Tufram, Hardlube, Polylube
MIL-A-8625 TYPE III
CLASS 1 OR 2 w/ PTFE MIL-A-63576 TYPE I
AMS-2482