Passivation vs. Electropolishing: What Engineers Need to Know About Corrosion Protection

Posted by Jeff Smith | Sep 23, 2025 11:57:09 AM | 0 Comments

Corrosion and oxidation can compromise part reliability in aerospace, medical, and high-performance applications. Whether it's ensuring a surgical instrument maintains its sterility or an aerospace fastener performs reliably throughout its service life, the right surface treatment makes the difference.

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Storing and Handling Passivated Components

Posted by Jeff Smith | Mar 4, 2015 11:00:00 AM | 2 Comments

Passivation is a standard, but critical, process in the manufacturing of many stainless steel parts.  When referring to passivation, much emphasis is placed on the process and the characteristics it imparts.

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