Titanium anodizing for medical devices and aerospace parts

Ti-Med 3 - VALIDATED Color Titanium Anodizing
Titanium Anodizing - Overview Titanium Anodizing is often used in the metal finishing of products, especially those used in the medical device and aerospace industries. The process provides the advantages of hardening (TYPE II see below) and coloring the surface (Type III) of titanium components without altering the mechanical properties of the metal. Imparting lasting color to a component's surface allows the easy identification of devices and parts. The benefits of this are essential in surgical applications and in the assembly of complex electronic or mechanical devices. Titanium is an extremely hard, durable metal used in a variety of applications. Anodizing titanium is a specialized capability which is not standard throughout the metal finishing industry. It is, however, essential to engineers and manufacturers who are relying more and more on the strength and applicability of titanium products in today's high-tech markets. Titanium Anodizing Color Standards.

Process Anodizing titanium is a process that adjusts the oxide level of metal surfaces. This adjustment changes the spectrum of light, resulting in perceived color. By precisely controlling the surface oxide level, an entire range of colors can be produced.
Anodizing titanium is not a coating, nor does it use dyes. Voltage applied to the part through fixturing, in an electrolytic bath, controls the color. Therefore, the integrity and properties of the base metal along with its suitability in biomedical applications are not compromised. The Electrolizing Corporation of Ohio has developed its own process, TiMed titanium anodizing. The discovery of a proprietary chemical compound produced better, more efficient results and helped eliminate residuals from the anodized metal surface. The process is non-polluting and offers a wider range of colors than conventional methods. Electrolizing's method also offers greater process control for precise, cost-effective titanium anodizing. Click here to request a quote for titanium anodizing. ISO 10993 Testing Our Ti Anodizing processes have been tested by our customers on implant devices they manufacture that must meet ISO 10993 standards. Since we do not manufacture devices, it is up to each individual customer to independently test their device/coating option to comply with ISO 10993. Applications Color coding of components and devices greatly reduces errors in assembly or use. In medical and dental applications, color coding for size allows instant recognition of needed parts when time and accuracy are critical. Orthopedic implants, dental implants, medical instruments and device components can be coded with standardized or specialty colors to increase efficiency during surgery. In aerospace or other highly technical applications, color coding provides unambiguous identification of parts for ease, speed and accuracy of assembly.