The Cost of Anodizing

Anodizing is the process of increasing the thickness of the surface of metal parts.

Cost of Anodizing

• The cost of custom anodizing metal will vary depending on the size of the project. According to the website FBM Factory, the price of single-color anodizing, as of November 2010, starts at $155. Two-color fades and acid washes start at the price of $175, with three-color fades costing approximately $195.

Types of Anodizing

• Several types of metal anodizing are available. Aluminum anodizing gives aluminum a stronger and wear-resistant surface. Anodized titanium is often used in dental implants. Anodized magnesium is now primarily used in paint primer. Zinc is rarely anodized, but the process leads to a hard and corrosion-resistant element.

Hard Anodizing

• Hard anodizing is similar to other anodizing methods and costs an estimated $100 to complete. This anodizing process involves a deeper penetration into the aluminum layer to produce a harder shell. This process is often used in aerospace science and other engineering fields.