Do I Need to Worry About Aluminum Oxidation?

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Designing precision aluminum parts means understanding oxidation—but it’s not the destructive rusting you see with steel. With decades of experience machining aluminum components for aerospace, audio, and medical applications, oxidation behavior directly impacts both functionality and cost decisions. For most aluminum parts, oxidation isn’t a concern—it forms a protective barrier that prevents further corrosion. You […]

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