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Finishing

Finishing encompasses the surface preparation, treatment and refinement processes applied to aerospace components to meet dimensional, cosmetic and functional specifications, including abrasive methods such as shot peening, lapping, honing, barrel finishing and blast finishing, chemical and electrochemical processes such as anodising, electropolishing, passivation and acid cleaning, and mechanical surface enhancement techniques such as burnishing, polishing and paint or metal stripping.

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Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies (U.K.)CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis! www.cwst.co.uk
Elaire Corporation (U.S.A.)Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA. www.elairecorp.com

Finishing suppliers linked to most aircraft programs in our database.

Aercal Aerospace SA (9 aircraft)
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies HQ (9)
MPC Industrial Products, Inc. (6)
Aalberts Surface Technologies Ltd (was Acorn Surface Technology) (5)
Magnetic Inspection Laboratory, MIL Inc. (3)
Valence Everett (1)
Anodyne, Inc. (1)

Latest Airframer news and company press releases

23/06/2026Press Release: ATI expands advanced machining and inspection capability
01/04/2026Press Release: Talica expands into aerospace and defense with acquisition of AeroDynamics Metal Finishing
04/03/2026Press Release: Talica launches as national surface science technology platform
See the news and press release archive for Finishing.
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Accuris: ESDU Aircraft Design
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.
AMETEK PDS
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
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
Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.
Toray Advanced Composites
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.
USA Borescopes
Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.
CDI Products
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
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.
AMETEK PDS
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
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
Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.
Toray Advanced Composites
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.
USA Borescopes
Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.
CDI Products
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
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.
AMETEK PDS
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
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
Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.
Toray Advanced Composites
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.
USA Borescopes
Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.
CDI Products

Supply chain relationships

Sectors serving Finishing companies:
Chemicals  •  Paints & Primers  •  Process & Finishing Equipment  •  Tools  •  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

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