fatigue life improvement

improving component lifespan with electroform™

Polishing deeper to protect performance.
In high-performance applications, surface roughness isn’t just an aesthetic issue, it’s a structural one.Jagged peaks and microscopic surface cracks can act as stress concentrators, becoming the starting point for fatigue failure over time.

Traditional polishing methods often skim the surface, leaving hidden defects untouched. Without effective removal, this trapped powder can compromise performance, and prevent parts from being used as intended. That’s where electroform™ comes in. Our electrochemical polishing process naturally supports de-powdering, using CFD-optimised electrolyte flow to reach deep into lattice structures, and surface recesses.

Unlike blasting or ultrasonic methods, electroform™ doesn’t rely on line-of-sight or mechanical agitation.Instead, it actively dissolves and removes powder particles during the polishing cycle – even from the most complex geometries.

electroform™ can go further

By using a controlled electrochemical process, electroform™ can remove material beyond the surface layer, eliminating subsurface defects and polishing down to-or below-the fatigue line.
Graph showing the polishing levels of metal with fatigue line
Graph showing the polishing levels of metal Showing Electroforms ability to polish below a fatigue line to eliminate cracking
Graph showing the polishing levels of metal
This deeper, precision-driven approach significantly reduces the risk of crack propagation, supporting stronger, longer-lasting components.

why it matters

Whether you’re manufacturing load-bearing implants, flight-critical components, or parts exposed to vibration and stress, electroform™ helps you go beyond surface-level finishing and into true long-term performance.