7075-T6 Impact
7075-T6 Impact
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We are Chromate Conversion coating a part that is made of 7075-T6 al. Recently the parts started showing black spots on the machined areas after cleaning. This area will develop a white "fuzz". Once wiped off the area is left blackened and will not chromate efficiently. We have ruled out any stray currents. any thoughts as to what could cause this.
The "spots" will not occur on all parts but are sporadic from batch to batch within the same heat lot.
The "spots" will not occur on all parts but are sporadic from batch to batch within the same heat lot.





RE: 7075-T6 Impact
When present, the intermetallics can greatly interfere with anodizing. Less frequently a problem with chemfilm, as nitric acid deox. will remove the exposed crap.
thread367-175504: Cast versus Wrought aluminum alloy
thread332-189729: Alodine (Iridite) over an Anodize finish
One workaround is shot peening to break up intermetallics near the surface.
http://www.finishing.com/429/61.shtml
thread90-93774: shot peening of aluminum alloy
The University of Illinois developed an electrolytic process for removing intermetallics from the surface of 2024. Don't know any commercial users. Should work for 7075.
http://www.otm.uiuc.edu/attachments/T98002-092.pdf