This document defines the requirements for hexavalent chromium free anodizing of aluminium and aluminium alloys for corrosion protection, bonding and painting.

Hard anodizing and plasma electrolytic anodizing (micro-arc oxidation) are not covered by this document.

The purpose of this document is to give design, quality and manufacturing requirements. It does not give complete in-house process instructions; these are given in the processors detailed process instructions.