ProcessSpecificationfortheHeatTreatmentofAluminum.docVIP

Process Specification for the Anodizing of Aluminum Alloys Engineering Directorate Structural Engineering Division May 2003 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, Texas Process Specification for the Anodizing of Aluminum Alloys Prepared by: Signature on file 5/19/03 Julie A. Henkener Materials and Processes Branch/ES4 Date Signature on file 5/19/03 Approved by: Jose Hernandez, Acting Chief Materials and Processes Branch/ES4 Date REVISIONS VERSION CHANGES DATE -- Original version 5/96 A Reformatted, Type III tight tolerance issue addressed, provisions for addition of glass bead or grit blasting prior to anodizing 3/2/99 B Added color callout in section 3.0, re-write of definition of “sealing” 7/7/00 C Changed EM references to ES 6/4/03 1.0 SCOPE This process specification establishes the technical requirements for anodizing aluminum alloys for use in JSC flight hardware. 2.0 APPLICABILITY This process specification covers the requirements for six types and two classes of electrolytically formed anodic coatings on aluminum and aluminum alloys. It does not cover the requirements for anodic coatings with controlled optical properties for long-duration exposure to spacecraft external environments. 3.0 USAGE This process specification shall be called out on the engineering drawing by using a drawing note that identifies the process specification and the anodic coating type and class to be used. For example: ANODIZE PER NASA/JSC PRC-5006, TYPE II, CLASS 2, COLOR BLUE. The following types of anodic coating are covered by this specification: Type I Chromic acid anodizing, conventional coatings produced from chromic acid bath Type IB Chromic acid anodizing, low voltage process, 22 + 2 volts Type IC Non-chromic acid anodizing, for use as a non-chromate alternative for Type I and IB coatings Type II Sulfuric acid anodizing, conventional coatings produced from sulfuric acid bath Type