Can Citric Acid Passivation Remove Surface Contamination from Laser-Cut Stainless Steel? Laser cutting is one of the most efficient and precise methods for fabricating stainless steel components, but the process can leave behind more than just clean cut edges. Heat,...
When Should Stainless Steel Be Passivated? Stainless steel is known for its corrosion resistance, strength, and clean appearance—but manufacturing processes can compromise those benefits. A common question from engineers, fabricators, and manufacturers is: When should...
Does Electropolishing Harden Metal? Electropolishing is widely used to improve the surface quality of stainless steel, but a common question is whether the process actually hardens the metal. The short answer is: no—electropolishing does not increase the hardness of...
Can You Electropolish Welds? What Happens to Heat Tint and Weld Scale? If you fabricate or finish stainless steel components, you’ve almost certainly run into it: that rainbow-colored discoloration around a weld bead, or the dark, crusty scale that forms on...
