Polishing and buffing encompasses manual and mechanised abrasive finishing operations applied to aerospace metallic and composite surfaces to achieve precise surface roughness values (Ra), geometric accuracy, and optical or functional surface quality, employing techniques such as compound buffing, rouge finishing, and CNC-controlled polishing using felt, sisal, or cotton wheels with graded abrasive compounds.
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Sectors serving Finishing companies:
Chemicals •
Paints & Primers •
Process & Finishing Equipment •
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Coatings •
General Production Equipment •
Test Services •
Metals •
Adhesives •
Facilities Services •
Non-metal Materials •
Lubricants •
Technical Consultants •
Professional Services
Finishing
Sectors purchasing from Finishing companies:
Airframer •
Structural Components •
Airframe Assemblies •
Engine Rotating & Gas-Path Parts •
Mechanical Hardware •
Landing Assemblies •
Turbine Engines •
Power Transmission •
Tubing, Hoses & Conduits •
Fasteners •
Rotors & Propellers •
Composite Processes & Manufacturing
