Metal stripping covers the controlled removal of metallic coatings, platings, and surface layers from aerospace substrates using chemical, electrochemical, or mechanical methods, including alkaline and acid-based bath stripping, electrolytic stripping, and selective de-plating processes applied to alloys such as titanium, aluminium, and nickel superalloys prior to rework, inspection, or recoating.
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