Friday, August 23, 2013

Computer Case Anodizing

By Roy van Rivero


A computer chassis - or simply a computer casing - is important for system unit production (computer) as it functions as container to a computer's most sensitive and important components such as the motherboard and the central processing unit (CPU). With that, it makes sense to realize the importance of having a computer chassis that is sturdy and durable. This helps increase the level of protection for the components inside.

Anodizing is one effective way to improve/protect computer chassis from ruining; this process, in fact, does not only help protect the material from the harsh environment but can also help improve a computer casing's overall aesthetics. Computer chassis anodizing has been useful to the industry most especially to companies that manufacture computers, including those that perform only PC assembly. It helps them manufacture products with great quality.

So, how anodizing process is carried out?

GMP Plating, Inc., a metal plating and anodizing company serving California, provides on its website a general idea on how anodizing process for sheet metals, which includes computer chassis, is carried out.

In general, sheet metal anodizing is carried out with the following process:

Step 1: Wrought alloys are cleaned by either through the use of a solvent bath or in a hot soak cleaner; they may be etched in sodium hydroxide or brightened in a mix of acids. The cleaning process is recommended in order to remove impurities, particularly the inter-metallic substances.

Step 2: The passing of a direct current through an electrolytic solution on the surface of the substrate, which causes the outer layer to grow; the action of the electrons leaving the circuit through the metal part makes a tough, corrosion resistant coating to build up.

Step 3: Further treatment may be carried out to enhance the 'aesthetic' feature of the finish (e.g. decorative dyes) as well as other procedure for a more improved performance.

Step 4: The sealing process is aimed to close the pores in the anodic substrate, which is essential to give the surface resistance to staining, abrasion, crazing, and color degradation.

One of the key factors that help improve your computer lifespan is to ensure that the outer covering - aka computer chassis - is of good quality. Therefore, you have to determine which computer manufacturing companies use better computer chassis, which can be achieved through anodizing. And, again, anodized computer casing can help improve the quality of the product as a whole.




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