Ok I got the parts back from the anodizer. They were supposed to be type 3 hard anodized however their machine was down due to faulty wiring in their shop. So instead after them telling me it was done over the phone and me driving down there twice. The first time they didn't know why it wasn't done and told me it would be done the next day. I was busy the next day so I called and they put me on hold then said it was done. I get there and after searching around their shop its found in the box I brought it in not even touched. Turns out that they knew their machine was down the previous week and neglected to tell me so. So I went ahead and had them do a type 2 anodize, its not as durable as type 3, but it will do since this is for a trade show and not going out in the field. I don't think I will do business with them again.
This picture is the parts fresh from the anodizer. When parts are anodized they are really dry. I learned a trick at a previous job to wipe it down with WD40, it soaks in and makes it a little shiny and less prone to staining.
That's why it there are wipe marks on this flat piece.
Here is the part being mounted on the machine.
Here its all finished and installed.
Here is the safety cover lifted to access the puncture button. Its funny the box is 12" wide, and the perspective from the camera makes my hand look huge. Haha.
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