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Coatings for corrosion protection, increased wear resistance, improved
electrical conductivity, enhanced lubrication, increased hardness or improvement
of adhesive bonds are used on aircraft components and applied by immersing
them in large tanks. These components are subject to wear and tear, so refinishing
is often necessary. Sometimes the part can be disassembled and sent to a
plating shop for repair without too much difficulty. Other times, it can
be impractical. This is where the SIFCO Process is a perfect solution. For
example, damage can easily occur to the anodized coatings on aircraft skins.
The cost to disassemble, strip, reanodize and reassemble is prohibitive.
Selectively anodizing the area without removing the part from the aircraft
is much more cost-effective. Brush plating and anodizing operations are
portable and can be performed anywhere. Adhesion requirements of federal
and military specifications are easily met. |
