Anodizing and metal stamping have long been the company's core technologies, but recent expansions allow Anomatic to offer five different decorating techniques as well as complete package assembly all under one roof.
Metal Stamping
Anomatic operates 61 stamping presses worldwide utilizing the eyelet deep draw transfer method ideal for high volume, very precise, close-tolerance metal parts. Two facilities (USA and China) turn out more than 700 million parts annually and a state-of-the-art 30,000sf tooling development center in Naugatuck, Connecticut ensures our customers of short lead times and speed to market.
In addition to fabrication, Anomatic is vertically integrated offering world class anodizing, decorating and assembly of complete packages.
- 61 different stamping presses
- Segmented by lean manufacturing cells
- 8 stamping presses dedicated to tooling development
- Materials:
- Aluminum
- Copper
- Brass
- Cold rolled steels
- Stainless steel
- Tinplate
- Galvanized
- Electro zinc
- Press Sizes:
- 219 US Baird
- 325 US Baird and Asahi Seiki
- 337 US Baird
- 437 US Baird and Asahi Seiki
- 444 US Baird
- 612 Platarg
- Product Capabilities:
- Max height = 3 ½"
- Min height = Metal thickness
- Max OD = 3"
- Min OD = 1/16"
- Min thickness = 0.005"
- Max thickness = 1/16"
- Diameter tolerance: Within 0.0005"
- Length tolerance: +/- 0.0002"
- All shapes possible
- Additional Operations Performed In-Line:
- Rolling / Beading
- Side Pierce
- Emboss (logos / artwork / text)
- Deboss (logos / artwork / text)
- No-mar edge – smooth, consumer-friendly edge created by folding over the metal
- Stepped cans
- Quality Systems:
- Our metal stamping and assembly departments have implemented paperless automated SPC data systems using North West Analytical Software. The application of the NWA quality systems enables critical insight into the performance of our operation with charting and analysis capabilities of real time data to drive continuous process improvement.
Anodizing
Patented in 1967, Anomatic’s continuous conveyorized anodizing system, The Anomatic System, is still unique throughout the world to this day. The serpentine designed system of a continuous titanium belt affixed with custom titanium racks (vary by part size) is widely known for its high throughput and consistency for color and finish. Eight lines are installed at the company’s headquarters in Newark, Ohio with an additional two installed in Anomatic’s Chinese facility and plans for two additional lines to be installed in 2011. Over 1 billion aluminum parts are anodized annually and each line is capable of producing 500,000 parts per day.
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Advantages of the Anomatic System:
- Industry leading color consistency by virtue of constant movement through solution
- Coating uniformity resulting from consistent dwell time
- Elimination of gas pocketing
- Extremely high production rates
- Smaller tanks require less water, less energy and fewer chemicals as compared to other anodizing processes
Finishes Offered:
- Bright
- Satin
- Etch Satin
- Matte
- Antique (Proprietary)
- Enamel (Proprietary)
- Double Anodized
Applications:
- Ideal for electronics, nameplates, automotive / aerospace / aviation gauges and trim, heat sinks, medical devices, pharmaceutical packaging, spirits closures, cosmetic and personal care packaging. Parts ranging in size from:
- Diameter = 0.2" – 4.75"
- Up to 4" in length
Specifications:
- Type II Sulfuric Anodizing
- MIL-A-8625F Type II Class 1 & 2
- The ASTM B117-07 Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
- The ASTM B136-84 (1998) Standard Test Method for Measurement of Stain Resistance of Anodic Coatings on Aluminum is used to check the final sealing quality of every product.
- The ASTM B244-97 Standard Eddy Current measurement is used to determine the thickness of the aluminum oxide film.
- Typical anodic coating thickness is 0.0002"- 0.0008". In general, the thicker the anodic coating is, the more dye that can be adsorbed and thus the darker the color will be.
Assembly
The properties of the anodized finish lend anodized metal components to be bonded and assembled with ease. The anodic film is very hard and durable and helps protect the aluminum shell during assembly. Common assemblies include plastics, brushes and corks with or without the use of adhesives. Sixteen manual, semi-automated and fully automated assembly machines are capable of producing up to 100,000 parts per day per machine.
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 Assembled Products |
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 Quality Control Station |
 Vision Detection System |
Decorating – Screen Printing, Laser Engraving, Double Anodizing, Antique Finish
Anomatic’s decorating department features manual, semi-automated and fully automated equipment capable of producing up to 100,000 custom parts per day. Epoxy inks are used for maximum durability, adhesion and chemical product resistance.
Screen Printing
The screen printing technique involves the forcing of an epoxy ink solution through a mesh of commercial “silk” screen with the negative image of the artwork or copy on the screen creating a positive image of the artwork with a thin ink deposit. The artwork is clamped to the screen and a high intensity light is used to develop the chemical coating.
With Anomatic’s high speed capability in both the US and China, single color decorations can be screen printed over all anodized finishes.
 Automated Screen Printing |
Laser Engraving
Laser Engraving is a versatile decorating method that includes graphics, text, logos, and trademarks etched on a range of components. Laser engraving for anodized aluminum, is widely used, because of its product compatibility and wide range of decoration options.
In addition, laser engraving within various markets is growing. The end result produces a mark, etch or engraving that is steadfast and durable. The advantages of this decorating method are numerous. There are no consumables used, which ensures that there is no harmful disposal of toxic by-products. Laser engraving produces an imprint that is crisp, highly defined and permanent. It also delivers faster results as opposed to other conventional methods with its highly accurate computer controlled technology.
Anomatic’s laser engraving offers many industries a large degree of versatility with the capacity of producing 20,000 engraved components per day.
Double Anodizing
New materials and processes have made it possible for Anomatic to offer double anodizing. This innovative process allows package designers new opportunities to create a fully anodized, highly decorative finish–previously an arduous task with limited production capability.
The double anodizing process involves printing a design, logo or artwork using a specialized masking ink onto an anodized surface followed by a surface treatment to strip the anodic film base and then re-anodized in a second color and/or finish. Artwork, design, color and finish options are limitless when combined with the Anomatic system. The new high-speed processing equipment available from both US and China is capable of producing 50,000 double anodized parts per day.
Antique Finish
Anomatic has created a revolutionary process that creates a new antique finish on aluminum. The antiquing process leaves the product more rugged and weathered looking, capturing dark highlights associated with an antique look. This new finish has the same advantages as the anodized finish.
Anomatic designed the proprietary process to expand opportunities for brands to bring a rough appeal to package design.
