aerospace
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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PPG Expands Aerospace Coatings Development, Capabilities at UK Facility
$2 million investment supports installation of advanced-technology equipment for evaluating paint characteristics.
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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.
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Aerospace: Base Coat-Clear Coat System Offers Benefits for Aircraft
This system improves buffability and extends service life.
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Investors Turn Eye to Aerospace
Investment groups are buying finishing shops that they feel will provide the best return on their money.
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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.
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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
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