ken denny wrote:
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> Chuck Wrote:
> From: Chuck Schmidt <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
> Subject: Re: [CR]anodizingdating correction #203
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> Someone on the list previously commented about the reason for the
> Campagnolo Record front derailleur not being anodized, something like "I
> see no reason for this except perhaps economy. it is very difficult to
> keep individual small parts separated in an acid tank - if they touch,
> the process will get screwed up (basically, the anode will short out).
> Imaging getting 10,000 units of front derailleur parts if you were
> Campy's anodizing company?"
>
> How can this be the reason, when millions upon millions of aluminum
> spoke nipples are routinely anodized all those colors? Am I missing
> something here about the production anodizing of small parts. The front
> derailleur parts are much larger than a spoke nipple, right?
>
> Also, I never saw Tullio Campagnolo concerned in the least about saving
> pennies on the manufacturing of his pro group. Tullio seemed to spare no
> expense in the production of his pro stuff. Anyone else have any ideas
> on why some of the aluminum parts were not anodized?
>
> Chuck Schmidt
> El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Angeles de Porciúncula
>
> >>Maybe, maybe not. Just a theory, Chuck. Nothing to get all huffed up about.
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> Ken
I reread my post and don't see any "huffed up" attitude in it. The discussion here is anodizing and why some of the Campagnolo parts aren't anodized.
Anyone have any ideas why?
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, CA
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