aerospace

Electroplating 17 Nov 2018

Direct Copper Metallization of Aluminum: Elimination of Zincate

This article discusses the development of a new copper plating bath that can deposit high ductility copper metal directly on a wide range of aluminum alloy substrates. The process is particularly important for general metal finishing companies looking to plate aluminum parts for aerospace industry.

aerospace 28 Sep 2018

Apple Adds New Colors for iPhone XR

The new phone’s front glass is wrapped in an anodized band made from 7000 series aerospace-grade aluminum, and it is available in six finish colors: white, black, blue, yellow, coral and red.

aerospace 31 Jul 2018

Researchers Create Superstrong Aluminum Alloys for Automotive, Aerospace Applications

The alloy is lightweight and possibly stronger than stainless steel, but it provides flexibility that stainless steel does not in many applications.

Liquid Coating 18 Jul 2018

Gardner Intelligence's Michael Guckes on Aerospace Economic Trends and Outlook

The economist says that, as air traffic increases, the aerospace manufacturing industry can look forward to similar growth.

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aerospace 27 Jun 2018

PPG Coatings Specified for Australian Air Force Jets

Boeing repainted the tails of the EA-18G Growler aircraft in a special paint scheme to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Australian Air Force’s No. 6 Squadron in 2017.

Liquid Coating 22 Jun 2018

Pilatus Aircraft Qualifies PPG Aerospace Coatings Systems

The PPG paint systems are qualified for application on the PC-24 Super Versatile Jet; PC-12 NG turboprop airplane; PC-6 multirole aircraft; and PC-21, PC-9 M and PC-7 MkII military trainers.

Electroplating 13 Jun 2018

Triumph Group Sells Off Metal Finishing Operations

Specialty aerospace investment firm Aerospace Systems and Structures and Valence Surface Technologies have purchased the company’s Triumph Aerospace Structures Long and Large (L&L) machining and metal finishing operations.

Electroplating 1 Jun 2018

Sky’s the Limit in Aerospace

California’s EME Inc. and its owner both have thrived, despite regulatory challenges.

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Electroplating 10 Apr 2018

Valence to Add Phosphoric Anodize, Bond Primer in SoCal

The Garden Grove location was founded in 1980 and specializes in anodizing and precious metal plating for the aerospace, satellite, RF microwave and telecommunications industries.