Metal Treatment encompasses the broad range of chemical, electrochemical, and mechanical surface and bulk processes applied to aerospace metallic components to modify their physical, chemical, or structural properties, including anodising, chromate conversion coating, passivation, phosphating, and shot peening, as well as surface preparation techniques compliant with AMS, MIL-SPEC, and NADCAP-accredited process requirements.
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Metal Treatment suppliers linked to most aircraft programs in our database.
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Sectors serving Metal Processing & Heat Treatment companies:
Metals •
Chemicals •
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Lubricants •
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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