The first thing that comes to mind with electropolishing is that it makes the part look bright and shiny, and it does. But there are many functional advantages: It is the best kind of passivation, up to 20X better than either nitric and citric passivation. It reduces surface area and smooths the surface making biofilm formation more difficult and cleaning easier.Here is a list of some of the benefits of electropolishing. Please call us to discuss this or any questions you may have

Benefits of Electropolishing

•   Up to 20x better corrosion resistance than passivation

•Smooth, bright parts with no directional lines

•Hygienically clean parts which resist biofilm growth

•Sharpening of edges, leaving no burr

•Stress relieving of the surface

•Improved fatigue life

•Excellent surface preparation for plating or anodizing

•Removal of laser or EDM recast

•Lowers friction and surface drag

•Electropolished parts are easier to clean and sterilize

•Creates a corrosion resistant layer rich in CrO2

•Ra improvement of surface roughness of up to 50%

•Can reach areas inaccessible to mechanical finishing