#AEROSPACE

Parts Cleaning

PPG ice-deterrent coating for airplanes highlighted at Farnborough

Unique coating, which is still development, helps to eliminate ice build-up on airplanes for increased fuel efficiency, enhanced safety and less required maintenance.
#masking #aerospace #pollutioncontrol

Parts Cleaning

Dassault Aviation Qualifies PPG Ecoat Aerospace Primer

Qualification to DGT153703 enables Dassault subcontractors to produce parts for the aircraft manufacturer using the chrome-free PPG e-coat primer.
#masking #aerospace #pollutioncontrol

Electroplating

Valence Surface Technologies Expands Capacity And Approvals

Company officials say the expansion takes direct aim at addressing the constrained global supply chain for special processing within the aerospace and defense industries.
#military #masking #aerospace

Electroplating

Top Shops Profile: Barry Avenue Plating

Los Angeles-based Barry Avenue Plating was founded in 1947, and Chuck Kearsley is president and Cruz Maldonado is vice president of operations. They opened BAP Aerospace in Mexico in 2012 to serve that region.
#masking #aerospace #topshops

Electroplating

Sifco White Paper Talks Best Kept Aerospace Secret

The white paper makes the case for a wider adoption of selective plating, both for salvage and repair as well as many OEM applications.
#aerospace

Electroplating

Techmetals Earns Boeing BAC 5680 Zinc Nickel Approval

Dayton shop says it is first worldwide to be approved for BAC 5680 spec for low hydrogen embrittlement zinc nickel, for replacement of cadmium in the aerospace and defense markets.
#military #masking #aerospace

Liquid Coating

PPG Expands Aerospace Coatings Development, Capabilities at UK Facility

$2 million investment supports installation of advanced-technology equipment for evaluating paint characteristics.
#masking #aerospace #pollutioncontrol

Electrocoating

Painting a Boeing 737: See The Video

The cost is between $100,000 to $200,000 to prep and paint each plane, depending on which colors are chosen, and how many colors.
#masking #aerospace #pollutioncontrol

Electroplating

Investors Turn Eye to Aerospace

Investment groups are buying finishing shops that they feel will provide the best return on their money.
#aerospace

Liquid Coating

Aerospace: Base Coat-Clear Coat System Offers Benefits for Aircraft

This system improves buffability and extends service life.
#aerospace

Electrocoating

PPG coatings specified for Turkish Aerospace Industries HURKUS trainer aircraft

Fifteen aircraft will be painted with Deft military polyurethane topcoat and eco-friendly lead- and chromate-free epoxy primer.
#masking #military #aerospace

Electrocoating

PPG Aerospace Donates Coatings To Restore F-4

Jet on display at the New England Air Museum was restored with coatings and technical talent donated by PPG Industries
#masking #aerospace #pollutioncontrol

Liquid Coating

Are You Exporting a Defense Item?

Here is a very basic overview of ITAR and what to consider if your company is doing any business in the aerospace or defense industry.
#military #aerospace #pollutioncontrol

Tops Shops Profile: Tanury Industries

Tanury Industries offers plating and PVD finishes for the jewelry, aerospace and architectural industries. The company says it is the largest jewelry plater in the U.S.
#vacuum-vapor #aerospace

Anodizing

Anodyne Received Supplier of the Year from Boeing

Anodyne was one of the 15 companies honored for distinguished performance in working with Boeing.
#aerospace

Electrocoating

PPG Aerospace Solar-Control Coatings Use Eggplant-like Technology for Cooler Plane

Can reduce external aircraft skin temperatures up to 25 degree F, helping keep interior cabin temperatures cooler by 5 to 7 degrees.
#masking #energy #aerospace

Electrocoating

PPG Installs E-coat Primer System for Coast Guard

Eco-friendly aerospace primer saves time and weight and enhances corrosion resistance.
#masking #aerospace #pollutioncontrol

Mechanical Finishing

Internal Cross Hole Deburring

Is there a reasonably priced deburring system that can handle four-inch deep cross holes in aluminum aerospace machined parts?
#aerospace

Electroplating

Aerospace Finds a Home in Alabama

Alabama’s aerospace sector employs 83,000 people at more than 400 companies.
#pollutioncontrol #masking #aerospace

Electroplating

New Life for Alabama Aerospace Finisher

Advanced Technical Finishing grows business with new certifications.
#education #pollutioncontrol #masking