Etching
The etching process is used as pre-penetrant surface preparation as required by the OEM. Parts are cleaned and stripped of any paint, anodize and chemical conversion coatings prior to the chemical etching process. Etching is an essential process that improves the visibility of defects such as small cracks during penetrant inspection. With in-house etching capability, we save our clients the time and added expense that comes with outsourcing this step. Like all of our processes, etching in house allows us to ensure this critical step is done to our standards – the first time and every time.
Anodizing
While nothing can eliminate corrosion, anodizing offers propeller blades and components the best corrosion protection available. Anodizing protects aluminum parts from corrosion by creating a consistent oxidized surface layer that resists further natural oxidation. Passing an electric current through parts dipped in an electrolyte bath creates an oxidation layer under tightly controlled conditions. As the only overhaul specialist in the country with in-house anodizing capability, we save our clients the time and added expense that comes with outsourcing this step. Like all of our processes, anodizing in house allows us to ensure this critical step is done to our standards – the first time and every time.