For reference, this is what I used: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Easy-Off-Heavy-Duty-Oven-Cleaner-Regular-Scent-14-5oz-Can/25162098?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=1045&adid=22222222227017779338&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=40343042432&wl4=pla-78303777152&wl5=90288...

I ended up getting the easy off that Jody recommends and it works amazingly well. The part was machined, then sanded with 1200 grit wet/dry sand paper, cleaned with acetone, and then sprayed with easy off. I applied the easy off 3 times, letting it sit for about 2-3 minutes each time and applied a b...

Thanks Franz! I'll give those a try first and report back.

Franz,

The part in question is a 6XXX series aluminum, but I will also potentially etch some 5XXX series as well. Do you know if acids will work on those?


Thanks!

Hello all, I've got a project where I need to etch some aluminum TIG'ed parts that failed a pressure test, and I saw that Jody recommends Easy Off oven cleaner for etching aluminum, has anyone else used this that could comment on the process and provide any tips/tricks to get a good polish and etch ...

Thanks Poland308, do you know if that comes from an AWS code? I flipped through AWS D1.2 and could not find anything on pressure testing. I assume testing with water is better because it is in-compressible and leaks are more apparent? This is a new part that I am designing and doesn't really see hi...

Thanks Poland308, do you know if that comes from an AWS code? I flipped through AWS D1.2 and could not find anything on pressure testing. I assume testing with water is better because it is in-compressible and leaks are more apparent? This is a new part that I am designing and doesn't really see hig...

Hello all, I'm a new member here, and I was wondering if someone could advise on if there is a code specific to pressure testing of aluminum pressure vessels. I'm an engineer (I know, we are the worst), with a part that needs to be leak checked, and I was wondering if there were standards before I w...