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Marine Metal Finishes: Passivation vs Electropolishing
Passivation and electropolishing both improve corrosion resistance in marine stainless steel — but through different mechanisms, to different degrees, and at different costs. Here’s how to specify the right one for each application.
Common Engineering Mistakes in Boat Hardware Design
Most marine hardware failures trace back to design decisions, not manufacturing defects. Seven engineering mistakes that appear repeatedly in boat hardware programs — and the DFM interventions that catch each one before production.
Galvanic Corrosion Between Stainless and Aluminum
Stainless steel and aluminum are both excellent marine materials individually. Together in direct contact in saltwater, they form a galvanic cell that corrodes the aluminum. The fix is a design decision, not a material change.