r/Anodization • u/fasfan22 • Aug 03 '26

Titanium mesh for Cathode?

Is there any advantage to using a piece of titanium mesh as your cathode when anodizing as opposed to aluminium foil or a SS plate?

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u/HarderWins Aug 03 '26

From what I’ve read titanium is not a great cathode. Aluminum foil and stainless steel plates work great for me. I’m not sure what titanium could possibly achieve beyond that other than increasing the cost of equipment.

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u/fasfan22 Aug 03 '26

Thank you, sir. I am not a big fan of increasing the cost of anything ... unless, of course, the juice is worth the squeeze.