With the addition of a fourth-generation tabletop Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Able’s state-of-the-art suite of analytic tools continues to grow to meet the r… Read More

Stainless steel alloys are prized by manufacturers across industries for their durability and corrosion resistance. Unfortunately, when free iron isn’t removed from… Read More

Springs may seem like simple components, but their role in countless applications — from medical devices to aerospace— demands perfection. Even the slightest defect in the… Read More

Finishing processes for critical metal parts require precision at a microscopic level to meet the level of quality required in industries like medical, aerospace, semiconductor and aut… Read More

When metal parts are machined, a range of compromising imperfections – including microcracks, microburrs, stains, free iron, and Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) recast &ndas… Read More

Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) is a widely used manufacturing process known for its precision and ability to machine hard materials Read More

Titanium alloys are critical in industries requiring high strength-to-weight ratios and corrosion resistance, such as aerospace and medical technologies Read More

In an undertaking as meticulous and methodical as electropolishing and passivation, it’s important to get the details right. That includes meeting the criteria established by ou… Read More

Passivation is an essential finishing process enhancing the durability and efficacy of metal parts in industries with no room for error, such as medical device manufacturing. Critical… Read More

Crafting aerospace components demands precision down to the microscopic level. Through meticulous removal of contaminants and enhancement of corrosion resistance, metal finishing techn… Read More

In the heart of a post-World War II industrial boom, a self-taught chemist and visionary, Zenon Pokvitis, laid the foundation for what would become the world’s largest electropol… Read More

Whatever the bumps along the road, the future of the automobile industry is electric – and the future of the EV auto industry is built on the reliability, safety and performance… Read More

From stubborn burrs and other microscopic defects to cleanability, corrosion, and premature part failure, metal surface issues are a common manufacturing challenge.  Read More

Metal parts used in food processing machinery, including cutting blades, mixing tanks, and fittings face constant exposure to corrosive substances such as salts, acids and moisture, in… Read More

Manufacturers that specify electropolishing for metal parts used in medical devices, pharmaceutical production equipment, semiconductors and food processing components need more than a… Read More

When a leading manufacturer in the medical device industry encountered a critical production issue, resulting in $70,000 in monthly scrap costs, they knew immediate action was needed… Read More

Ongoing supply chain turbulence has left many industries looking for solutions. At last month’s Medical Product Outsourcing (MPO) Summit, the topic was the source of more than a… Read More

Learn about Electropolishing at Fastener Expo 2023 Join Able Electropolishing at the renowned International Fastener Expo from October 9-11, where the world of fasteners is at your fi… Read More

Read our guide to understand why so many of the world’s best-known manufacturers, including Boeing, SpaceX, Tesla, and Volvo, trust Able to electropolish their metal parts Read More

From unexpected costs to regulatory compliance and safety hazards, in-house electropolishing can pose significant challenges and risks Read More

Electropolishing is used to improve surface finish and enhance corrosion resistance, enabling critical metal parts to perform better and last longer Read More

When a marine and rescue hardware manufacturer started developing parts for rescue harnesses in 2018, they knew they needed to find a metal finishing partner with uncompromising standa… Read More

From exposure to salt and acids and near constant moisture, industrial food processing blades must stand up to a wide variety of potentially corrosive ingredients without losing their… Read More

The process of finishing critical metal parts for our clients in industries that include aerospace, medical device design, semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceutical production &ndash… Read More

Passivation is a widely used chemical finishing process to remove contaminants and improve the corrosion resistance of metal parts, including stainless steel and alloys like Nitinol an… Read More

If you’re manufacturing parts with 440C stainless steel and relying on passivation to get the finish you need, you may be overlooking an opportunity to dramatically improve the c… Read More

While electropolishing is best known for the results it achieves as the last step in the process for finishing critical metal parts, it can also be an interim step for improving the re… Read More

The biocompatibility of medical devices, implants and instruments to ensure that every part that comes into contact with the human body poses no risk of irritation or harm is a fundame… Read More

For every successful project at Able Electropolishing, there is a meticulous, high-quality process at work behind the scenes. Our clients rely on us for precise and consistent results… Read More

Electropolishing provides an ultrasmooth, ultraclean surface, and improves corrosion resistance for metal fasteners Read More

Read Able Electropolishing’s guide on passivation, pickling, and electropolishing to learn about the benefits and drawbacks of each for your metal parts.  Read More

Put your electropolishing knowledge to the test with our new Electropolishing 101 quiz! Across industries, electropolishing is the go-to metal finishing method for parts with no ro… Read More

Electropolishing works by removing a microscopically precise layer of material from the surface of metal parts Read More

Even in a year of unprecedented manufacturing obstacles and supply chain bottlenecks, medical manufacturers have bigger challenges Read More

Even in a year of unprecedented manufacturing obstacles and supply chain bottlenecks, medical manufacturers have bigger challenges Read More

Electropolishing removes the recast layer created during electrical discharge machining (EDM), improving the fit, function, and finish of metal parts Read More

Among the most demanding surface finish requirements of any industry, the specifications, standards and quality assurance processes that cover components used by the semiconductor i… Read More

Electropolishing Solves These 7 Common Metal Surface Problems Read our e-guide to learn more about electropolishing’s track record of high-quality results in tackling some of… Read More

Rub or marinade? Smoke or gas? Vinegar or tomato-based sauce? There is never any shortage of opinions when it comes to barbecue – even use of the term “barbecue”… Read More

During our lunch and learn sessions, many customers are interested in what they can achieve in terms of Ra (Roughness Average) improvement with electropolishing.   In the… Read More

Alex Wifler has devoted more than half his life to a skill where the difference between success and failure can be measured in fractions of an inch Read More

Electropolishing Process Gets the Results Precisely Right for Cardiovascular Implant Manufacturer When your clients are manufacturers creating intricate parts for life-saving medic… Read More

Electropolishing Process Gets the Results Precisely Right for Cardiovascular Implant Manufacturer When your clients are manufacturers creating intricate parts for life-saving medic… Read More

Whitepaper: The Advantages of Electropolishing for Metal Fasteners Electropolishing smooths the surface of metal fasteners to improve the structural integrity, longevity, and finis… Read More

Electropolishing is the Answer! Here are the Questions… Over the years, Able’s team has answered thousands of questions about electropolishing. From inquiries related… Read More

Whitepaper: Electropolishing for Improved Fit, Function, and Finish of Additive-Manufactured Parts The expanding use of additive manufacturing – commonly known as 3D printing… Read More

7 Mind-Bending Facts about Able Electropolishing At Able, decades of collaboration with clients who push the edges of what is possible in medicine, space exploration – even… Read More

The Electropolishing Advantage: Precision, Consistency, Control At Able Electropolishing, we’ve been honing our processes over six decades of innovation and collaboration wi… Read More

Without a defect-free, ultraclean finish, metal instruments, medical implants, and other devices pose a risk to patient health and safety Read More

Whitepaper: Electropolishing for Significantly Improved Corrosion Resistance Engineers across a variety of industries rely on electropolishing to finish their critical metal parts… Read More