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Etching

Etching encompasses chemical and electrochemical material-removal processes applied to metallic aerospace components, including acid etching, alkaline etching, and anodic dissolution, used to reveal grain structure for metallurgical inspection, remove recast or thermally affected layers, prepare surfaces for NDT, or achieve controlled dimensional stock removal on aluminium alloys, titanium, and high-strength steels.

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Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.
AMETEK PDS
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.
Toray Advanced Composites
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
Reduce the time spent on current projects by using ESDU – engineering data and software that has been approved and endorsed by professional institutions.
Accuris: ESDU Aircraft Design
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.
CDI Products
USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.
USA Borescopes
Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA.
Elaire Corporation
Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.
AMETEK PDS
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.
Toray Advanced Composites
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
Reduce the time spent on current projects by using ESDU – engineering data and software that has been approved and endorsed by professional institutions.
Accuris: ESDU Aircraft Design
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.
CDI Products
USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.
USA Borescopes
Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA.
Elaire Corporation
Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.
AMETEK PDS
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.
Toray Advanced Composites
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
Reduce the time spent on current projects by using ESDU – engineering data and software that has been approved and endorsed by professional institutions.
Accuris: ESDU Aircraft Design
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.
CDI Products
USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.
USA Borescopes
Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA.
Elaire Corporation

Supply chain relationships

Sectors serving Metal Processing & Heat Treatment companies:
Metals  •  Chemicals  •  Tooling  •  Process & Finishing Equipment  •  Tools  •  Lubricants  •  Machining & Metal Removal  •  Electrical Power Systems  •  Non-metal Materials  •  Coatings  •  Adhesives  •  Facilities Services

Metal Processing & Heat Treatment

Sectors purchasing from Metal Processing & Heat Treatment companies:
Structural Components  •  Engine Rotating & Gas-Path Parts  •  Airframer  •  Turbine Engines  •  Metals  •  Engine Structure & Casings  •  Forming Processes  •  Airframe Assemblies  •  Landing Assemblies  •  Power Transmission  •  Bearings  •  Manufacturing Services  •  Fasteners  •  Rotors & Propellers

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