Alannah Davis, Author at ׶Ƶ Surface Technologies /the-news/author/alannahdavis/ The Leading Independent in Aerospace Metal Finishing Tue, 26 Sep 2023 15:22:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 76337935 ׶Ƶ Los Angeles, Paramount Operations Lands Bombardier Aerospace Approvals /the-news/valence-los-angeles-paramount-operations-lands-bombardier-aerospace-approvals/ Wed, 14 Jul 2021 17:24:32 +0000 https://live-valence-surface-tech.pantheonsite.io/?p=31876 PARAMOUNT, CA. JULY 14, 2021 – ׶Ƶ Los Angeles’ Paramount operations is now approved and holds the following Bombardier approvals: BAPS185-003 PEEN FORMING OF METAL PARTS BAPS185-002 SHOT PEENING OF METAL PARTS BAERD-GEN-018 ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS FOR LABORATORIES field 4A for BATS3211 SURFACE ROUGHNESS, METHOD FOR MEASURING With these new approvals in place, ׶Ƶ can continue […]

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]]> PARAMOUNT, CA. JULY 14, 2021 – ׶Ƶ Los Angeles’ Paramount operations is now approved and holds the following Bombardier approvals:

  • BAPS185-003 PEEN FORMING OF METAL PARTS
  • BAPS185-002 SHOT PEENING OF METAL PARTS
  • BAERD-GEN-018 ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS FOR LABORATORIES field 4A for BATS3211 SURFACE ROUGHNESS, METHOD FOR MEASURING

With these new approvals in place, ׶Ƶ can continue our mission to provide turn-key processing solutions for our customers in the Southwest United States.

International travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, created a unique opportunity for the ׶Ƶ and Bombardier Teams to work closely together via video and teleconferences rather than the typical onsite audit. Close collaboration was required to achieve approval from Bombardier.

“The Paramount team worked with our Wichita facility, who already had Bombardier shot peen approvals, to help these approvals come to fruition. We are very excited to support key customers currently producing critical parts for the Bombardier Business Jet programs.”
– Juan Galvan, Production Manager

׶Ƶ Los Angeles has been established as a leading aerospace finishing company due to our extensive approval base, comprehensive service offering, and capability to finish parts up to 30 feet in length. ׶Ƶ Los Angeles proudly serves the commercial aerospace, business aviation, defense, and space industries out of its 100,000 square foot facilities. We maintain three process lines and recently completed a major renovation and have added large part titanium processing including sol-gel, titanium etch (pickle), and abrasive blast capability for parts up to 27 feet in length.

About ׶Ƶ Surface Technologies
׶Ƶ Surface Technologies is the world’s largest independent provider of Aerospace product finishing services. With 12 locations and over 4,500 unique industry approvals, ׶Ƶ processes more than 1 million parts per month. In addition to being Nadcap accredited, all ׶Ƶ sites provide specialized metal processing and finishing services to a diversified set of fast-growing commercial aerospace, defense, and space/satellite markets. ׶Ƶ partners with its customers to deliver best-in-class quality, turn times, and full-service supply chain solutions.

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]]> 31876 ׶Ƶ Wichita Operations Increases Shot Peen Capabilities /the-news/valence-wichita-operations-increases-shot-peen-capabilities/ Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:44:24 +0000 https://live-valence-surface-tech.pantheonsite.io/?p=31856 WICHITA, KS. JUNE 16, 2021 – ׶Ƶ Surface Technologies, the largest independent provider of aerospace product finishing services, has completed the installation of a 30-foot long passthrough robotically controlled shot peen machine to greatly boost the current shot peen capabilities in the Central United States. ׶Ƶ Wichita enhancing the current shot peen infrastructure will enable […]

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]]> WICHITA, KS. JUNE 16, 2021 – ׶Ƶ Surface Technologies, the largest independent provider of aerospace product finishing services, has completed the installation of a 30-foot long passthrough robotically controlled shot peen machine to greatly boost the current shot peen capabilities in the Central United States. ׶Ƶ Wichita enhancing the current shot peen infrastructure will enable peening for all sized parts processed between their Wichita and Grove facilities.

Equipment features:

  • 30’ x 5’ x 3.5’ work envelope
  • Robotic control equipped with four separate peening nozzles
  • Variable controlled PCL’s to decrease intensity to prevent warpage
  • Passthrough setup allows for a quick rack and runs part introduction system

Approvals:

  • BAC5730
  • AIPS/AIPI 02-02-004
  • BAPS 185-002
  • AMS 2430
  • GAMPS 2102

“We are constantly striving to improve our capabilities for our customer base.
This equipment increases the ability to reduce delays and cost resulting from transit by offering all required processes in a single facility.”
– Freddy Hutt, Facility Manager

Founded in 1991, ׶Ƶ Wichita (Chrome Plus International, LLC.) is considered a world leader in aerospace finishing and is valued by its global customers due to its industry leading capabilities and approvals covering the global aerospace market. ׶Ƶ Wichita services are available for aluminum, steel, titanium and chrome materials. In addition to our metal finishing services, ׶Ƶ also offers supply chain management, chrome coating deposition, differential deposition, mismatched or worn surface repair, CNC cylindrical grinding, centerless grinding infeed and thru feed and vertical horizontal honing.

About ׶Ƶ Surface Technologies
׶Ƶ Surface Technologies is the world’s largest independent provider of Aerospace product finishing services. With 11 locations and over 2,500 unique industry approvals, ׶Ƶ processes more than 1 million parts per month. In addition to being Nadcap accredited, all ׶Ƶ sites provide specialized metal processing and finishing services to a diversified set of fast-growing commercial aerospace, defense, and space/satellite markets. ׶Ƶ partners with its customers to deliver best-in-class quality, turn times, and full-service supply chain solutions.

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]]> 31856 ׶Ƶ Wichita Receives Lockheed Martin Approvals for the C-130 Hercules /the-news/valence-wichita-receives-lockheed-martin-approvals-for-the-c-130-hercules/ Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:03:31 +0000 https://live-valence-surface-tech.pantheonsite.io/?p=31841 WICHITA, KS. JUNE 9, 2021 – ׶Ƶ Wichita recently received a wide range of processing approvals to support the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules and all of its variants. ׶Ƶ Wichita’s first Lockheed Martin approvals greatly enhance ׶Ƶ’s ability to support the Central US C-130 supply chain. Obtaining these new approvals also furthers ׶Ƶ’s strategy to […]

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]]> WICHITA, KS. JUNE 9, 2021 – ׶Ƶ Wichita recently received a wide range of processing approvals to support the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules and all of its variants. ׶Ƶ Wichita’s first Lockheed Martin approvals greatly enhance ׶Ƶ’s ability to support the Central US C-130 supply chain.

Obtaining these new approvals also furthers ׶Ƶ’s strategy to provide regional redundancy and supply chain risk mitigation across both their Wichita, KS, and Grove, OK facilities. ׶Ƶ can now support all Central US C-130 suppliers at either location.

In addition to these C-130 approvals, ׶Ƶ Wichita is also working diligently on expanding its Lockheed Martin approvals for the F-35 and F-16 fighter jet programs. These will again expand ׶Ƶ’s ability to support all Lockheed Martin programs in the Central Region.

New Approvals Obtained:

  • MIL-STD-6866/ASTM-E-1417 Penetrant Inspection
  • STP53-201/LCP72-1068 Penetrant Inspection
  • Hardness/Conductivity Inspec. Wrought Alum Alloy
  • ASTM E 18 Hardness Testing Rockwell Method
  • ASTM E 1004 Conductivity of Aluminum
  • MIL-A-8625, Type 1 and Type 1B Chromic Acid Anodize
  • MIL-A-8625 Type II Sulfuric Acid Anodize
  • MIL-A-8625, Type III Hard Anodize
  • STP 58-209 Chromic Acid Anodize
  • STP 58-208 Sulfuric Acid Anodize
  • STP 58-206 Hard Anodize
  • AMS-C-5541/MIL-DTL-5541, Type I, Class 1A, and Class 3 Chem Film
  • STP 58-405 Chem Film
  • MIL-C-27725/AMS-C-27725 Fuel Tank Coating
  • STP 59-505 Fuel Tank Coating
  • G604 Application of Finish for C130 Hardware MIL-L-46010 / MIL-PRF-46010 Solid Film Lubricant STP 62-005 Solid Film Lubricant
  • AMS 2430 Shot Peening
  • STP51-501 Shot Peening
  • STP57-301 Aluminum Alloys-Alkaline/Acid Metal Removal Methods
  • STP57-401 Titanium Alloys-Alkaline/Acid Metal Removal Methods

“׶Ƶ is happy to transition existing C-130 work from our Grove, OK site to Wichita, KS in an effort to serve our customers with faster lead times and fewer travel costs.”
– Randy Lay, General Manager

Founded in 1991, ׶Ƶ Wichita (Chrome Plus International, LLC.) is considered a world leader in aerospace finishing and is valued by its global customers due to its industry-leading capabilities and approvals covering the global aerospace market. ׶Ƶ Wichita services are available for aluminum, steel, titanium, and chrome materials. In addition to our metal finishing services, ׶Ƶ also offers supply chain management, chrome coating deposition, differential deposition, mismatched or worn surface repair, CNC cylindrical grinding, centerless grinding infeed, and thru feed and vertical horizontal honing.

About ׶Ƶ Surface Technologies
׶Ƶ Surface Technologies is the world’s largest independent provider of Aerospace product finishing services. With 12 locations and over 4,500 unique industry approvals, ׶Ƶ processes more than 1 million parts per month. In addition to being Nadcap accredited, all ׶Ƶ sites provide specialized metal processing and finishing services to a diversified set of fast-growing commercial aerospace, defense, and space/satellite markets. ׶Ƶ partners with its customers to deliver best-in-class quality, turn times, and full-service supply chain solutions.

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]]> 31841 ׶Ƶ Los Angeles Operations Captures Raytheon Paint Approvals /the-news/valence-los-angeles-operations-captures-raytheon-paint-approvals/ Fri, 28 May 2021 15:12:45 +0000 https://live-valence-surface-tech.pantheonsite.io/?p=31836 LOS ANGELES, CA. MAY 28, 2021 – ׶Ƶ continues to extend its list of approvals to support Aerospace Supply Chain. Recent Raytheon Paint approvals per RPR 17004 will help support the following programs: Raytheon’s Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band is an advanced electronic attack system that denies, disrupts, and degrades enemy technology, including communication tools and […]

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]]> LOS ANGELES, CA. MAY 28, 2021 – ׶Ƶ continues to extend its list of approvals to support Aerospace Supply Chain. Recent Raytheon Paint approvals per RPR 17004 will help support the following programs:

  • Raytheon’s Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band is an advanced electronic attack system that denies, disrupts, and degrades enemy technology, including communication tools and air-defense systems.
  • AN/TPY-2 Radar is a missile defense radar that can detect, track, and discriminate ballistic missiles for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile system.
  • Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor, (LTAMDS) is a radar designated to defeat advanced and next-generation threats including hypersonic weapons.

“It is truly exciting to be part of these programs that ultimately help keep our nation safe from potential enemy threats. We will continue to peruse Space/Defense platforms to broaden our capabilities within all ׶Ƶ Sites and become the preferred Metal Finishing Processor in the USA.” – Juan Salazar, Inside Sales Manager

Since our inception, ׶Ƶ Los Angeles has been involved in virtually every major aerospace and defense program and has expanded our business to support international customers. Founded in 1965, we are one of the oldest and most venerable aerospace finishing companies in North America. We have established ourselves as a leading aerospace finishing company due to our extensive approval base, comprehensive service offering, and capability to finish parts up to 30 feet in length. ׶Ƶ Los Angeles proudly serves the commercial aerospace, business aviation, defense, and space industries out of its 100,000 square foot facilities. We maintain three process lines and recently completed a major renovation and have added large part titanium processing including sol gel, titanium etch (pickle), and abrasive blast capability for parts up to 27 feet in length.

About ׶Ƶ Surface Technologies
׶Ƶ Surface Technologies is the world’s largest independent provider of Aerospace product finishing services. With 12 locations and over 4,500 unique industry approvals, ׶Ƶ processes more than 1 million parts per month. In addition to being Nadcap accredited, all ׶Ƶ sites provide specialized metal processing and finishing services to a diversified set of fast-growing commercial aerospace, defense, and space/satellite markets. ׶Ƶ partners with its customers to deliver best-in-class quality, turn times, and full-service supply chain solutions.

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]]> 31836 ׶Ƶ Everett Operations Obtains Unique Set of Lockheed Martin Approvals /the-news/valence-everett-operations-obtains-unique-set-of-lockheed-martin-approvals/ Tue, 09 Mar 2021 19:44:53 +0000 https://live-valence-surface-tech.pantheonsite.io/?p=31347 EVERETT, WA, MARCH 09, 2021 – ׶Ƶ Everett continues to invest in and diversify its surface treatment capabilities in the Pacific Northwest with the addition of critical Lockheed Martin Aeronautics approved processes in support of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Of particular importance is the addition of the environmentally friendly Thin Film Sulfuric Anodize process. […]

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]]> EVERETT, WA, MARCH 09, 2021 – ׶Ƶ Everett continues to invest in and diversify its surface treatment capabilities in the Pacific Northwest with the addition of critical Lockheed Martin Aeronautics approved processes in support of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Of particular importance is the addition of the environmentally friendly Thin Film Sulfuric Anodize process. Thin Film Sulfuric Anodize is a non-hexavalent chromium substitution over the more traditional Chromic Acid Anodize. With this, ׶Ƶ Everett becomes only the fourth Lockheed Martin approved Thin Film Sulfuric Anodize processor in the world. These comprehensive new approvals allow ׶Ƶ Everett to support the special processing of fracture critical structural components including Bulkheads.

׶Ƶ Everett is now offering the following Lockheed Martin processes & approvals:

  • Penetrant Inspection – MIL-STD-6866/ASTM-E-1417 – LM; Process Code 110A
  • Penetrant (Fluorescent) Inspection – LMA-PC201; LM Process Code 113
  • Penetrant Inspection Fracture Critical – LMA-PC201; LM Process Code 113a
  • Pre-Penetrant Etch-Aluminum – LMA-PG001; LM Process Code 148
  • Conductivity Testing – LMA-PC009, LM Process Code 167
  • Conductivity of Aluminum – ASTM E 1004; LM Process Code 174
  • Non Chromic Acid Anodize – MIL-A-8625, Type 1C, see 5PTPHL23/5PTPHB20, LMA-PH090, FPS3090; LM Process Code 200A1
  • Thin Film Sulfuric Anodize – LMA-PH090; LM Process Code 200V
  • Chem Film – AMS-C-5541/MIL-DTL-5541, Type I, Class 1A and Class 3; LM Process Code 210
  • Application and Control of Organics Finishes – LMA-PJ264; LM Process Code 240C
  • Fuel Tank Coating – MIL-C-27725/AMS-C-27725; LM Process Code 242A

“׶Ƶ is very excited to bring this impressive list of new Lockheed Martin capabilities and approvals to the Pacific Northwest. We are honored to now support the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter supply chain in the region. These approvals allow ׶Ƶ to continue our pivot strategy into more defense programs. Our entire Everett, WA team worked closely with Lockheed Martin for the better part of the last year, all during a challenging pandemic to obtain these approvals; we could not be more proud of this achievement.”
Chris Grapsas – Vice President Sales & Marketing

׶Ƶ Everett, founded in 1981, is a leader in large part processing with 30-foot capability for NDT, shot peen, chemical processing, and painting. Having earned NADCAP merit status, ׶Ƶ Everett offers a full suite of services for most material types in major primes such as Boeing, Gulfstream, Cessna, United Technologies, and now Lockheed Martin.

About ׶Ƶ Surface Technologies
׶Ƶ Surface Technologies is the world’s largest independent provider of Aerospace product finishing services. With 12 locations and over 4,500 unique industry approvals, ׶Ƶ processes more than 1 million parts per month. In addition to being Nadcap accredited, all ׶Ƶ sites provide specialized metal processing and finishing services to a diversified set of fast-growing commercial aerospace, defense, and space/satellite markets. ׶Ƶ partners with its customers to deliver best-in-class quality, turn times, and full-service supply chain solutions.

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]]> 31347 ׶Ƶ Seattle Operations Offers NEW Anodizing: Black Dye Capabilities /the-news/valence-seattle-operations-offers-new-anodizing-black-dye-capabilities/ Mon, 08 Feb 2021 18:58:28 +0000 https://live-valence-surface-tech.pantheonsite.io/?p=31251 SEATTLE, WA, FEBRUARY 08, 2021 – ׶Ƶ Seattle successfully completed its expansion and has been offering Hard (Type III) Anodizing services for the aerospace and defense supply chain in the Pacific Northwest in September 2020. ׶Ƶ Seattle is now offering Type II and Type III Anodizing with Class 2 black dye. This new additional anodizing […]

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]]> SEATTLE, WA, FEBRUARY 08, 2021 – ׶Ƶ Seattle successfully completed its expansion and has been offering Hard (Type III) Anodizing services for the aerospace and defense supply chain in the Pacific Northwest in September 2020.

׶Ƶ Seattle is now offering Type II and Type III Anodizing with Class 2 black dye. This new additional anodizing capability allows ׶Ƶ to further provide a single-supplier solution to aerospace outside processing in the Pacific Northwest.

“Hard Anodize (Type III) in Seattle is a game-changer for the region and adding black dye as well further expands our capabilities to support our growing customer’s needs for this and other processes”.
– Jim Duncan, Q.A. Manager

׶Ƶ Seattle, founded as MAPSCO in 1981, is the leader in the Pacific Northwest in processing small to medium-sized precision parts for the aerospace industry. ׶Ƶ Seattle sets the standard for on-time delivery, customer service, and quality due to its relentless focus on quick and transparent communication, competitive and consistent turnaround times, and technical quality and processing expertise built over 35 years. ׶Ƶ Seattle’s 32,000 square foot facility is located in the heart of Washington’s aerospace hub and offers full-service NDT (penetrant and magnetic particle inspection), shot peen, aluminum, and hard metal chemical processing, and paint services. ׶Ƶ Seattle has earned the trust of leading aerospace manufacturers and we support primes such as Boeing, Goodrich (UTAS), Spirit AeroSystems, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, and more. ׶Ƶ Seattle has 2 highly efficient process lines for titanium and steel and aluminum processing including chemfilm, type I, type II, and type III anodize. We proudly process over 4 million parts per year, a testament to our 24/7 operation, lean manufacturing philosophy, and state of the art MRP system with RFID tracking.

About ׶Ƶ Surface Technologies
׶Ƶ Surface Technologies is the world’s largest independent provider of Aerospace product finishing services. With 12 locations and over 2,500 unique industry approvals, ׶Ƶ processes more than 1 million parts per month. In addition to being Nadcap accredited, all ׶Ƶ sites provide specialized metal processing and finishing services to a diversified set of fast-growing commercial aerospace, defense, and space/satellite markets. ׶Ƶ partners with its customers to deliver best-in-class quality, turn times, and full-service supply chain solutions.

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]]> 31251 ׶Ƶ Seattle Operations Completes Expansion for NEW Hard Anodizing Capabilities /the-news/valence-seattle-operations-completes-expansion-for-new-hard-anodizing-capabilities/ Thu, 01 Oct 2020 16:56:32 +0000 https://live-valence-surface-tech.pantheonsite.io/?p=31097 SEATTLE, WA, October 1, 2020 –׶Ƶ Seattle has successfully completed its recent expansion and is now offering hard anodizing services for the aerospace and defense supply chain in the Pacific Northwest. ׶Ƶ’s Seattle operations has a long history of offering chromic (Type 1) and sulfuric (Type II) anodize. The addition of hard (Type III) anodize […]

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]]> SEATTLE, WA, October 1, 2020 –׶Ƶ Seattle has successfully completed its recent expansion and is now offering hard anodizing services for the aerospace and defense supply chain in the Pacific Northwest. ׶Ƶ’s Seattle operations has a long history of offering chromic (Type 1) and sulfuric (Type II) anodize. The addition of hard (Type III) anodize enables a full suite of anodizing services for parts where corrosion, heat, and wear resistance are critical to safe flight operations.

׶Ƶ Seattle has already achieved approval for Boeing’s BAC 5821 hard anodize along with military specification MIL-A-8625 Type III for Collins Aerospace. Additional OEM approvals are also actively being pursued. This added capability and new approvals expands and allows ׶Ƶ to provide complete end-to-end surface finishing services to its customer base.

“We are excited to now provide hard anodizing services for our customers in the Pacific Northwest”.
Daniel Hawkins, Regional General Manager

׶Ƶ Seattle, founded as MAPSCO in 1981, is the leader in the Pacific Northwest in processing small to medium-sized precision parts for the aerospace industry. ׶Ƶ Seattle sets the standard for on-time delivery, customer service, and quality due to its relentless focus on quick and transparent communication, competitive and consistent turnaround times, and technical quality and processing expertise built over 35 years. ׶Ƶ Seattle’s 32,000 square foot facility is located in the heart of Washington’s aerospace hub and offers full-service NDT (penetrant and magnetic particle inspection, shot peen, aluminum, and hard metal chemical processing, and paint services. ׶Ƶ Seattle has earned the trust of leading aerospace manufacturers and we support primes such as Boeing, Goodrich (UTAS), Spirit AeroSystems, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, and more. ׶Ƶ Seattle has 2 highly efficient process lines for titanium and steel and aluminum processing including chem film, type I, type II, and now type III anodize. We proudly process over 4 million parts per year, a testament to our 24/7 operation, lean manufacturing philosophy, and state of the art MRP system with RFID tracking.

About ׶Ƶ Surface Technologies
׶Ƶ Surface Technologies is the world’s largest independent provider of Aerospace product finishing services. With 12 locations and over 2,500 unique industry approvals, ׶Ƶ processes more than 1 million parts per month. In addition to being Nadcap accredited, all ׶Ƶ sites provide specialized metal processing and finishing services to a diversified set of fast-growing commercial aerospace, defense, and space/satellite markets. ׶Ƶ partners with its customers to deliver best-in-class quality, turn times, and full-service supply chain solutions.

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]]> 31097 ׶Ƶ Los Angeles Operations Awarded Almost 200 New Honeywell Approvals /the-news/valence-los-angeles-operations-awarded-almost-200-new-honeywell-approvals/ Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:31:37 +0000 https://live-valence-surface-tech.pantheonsite.io/?p=31060 CARSON, CA, August 19, 2020 – ׶Ƶ Los Angeles has achieved approval from Honeywell for over 180 new specifications. The new approvals cover a wide range of key special processes including Penetrant Inspection, Chemical Film Conversion Coatings, Type I Chromic Anodize, Type II Sulfuric Anodize, Type III Hard Coat Anodize, and Painting and Dry Lube. […]

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]]> CARSON, CA, August 19, 2020 – ׶Ƶ Los Angeles has achieved approval from Honeywell for over 180 new specifications. The new approvals cover a wide range of key special processes including Penetrant Inspection, Chemical Film Conversion Coatings, Type I Chromic Anodize, Type II Sulfuric Anodize, Type III Hard Coat Anodize, and Painting and Dry Lube.

Honeywell Aerospace focuses on products that make flight possible. Honeywell Aerospace product divisions include Actuation, Air & Thermal Systems, Auxillary Power Units, Cockpit Systems & Displays, Electric Power, Engines, Engineering & Mission Operations, Health & Usage Monitoring, Lighting, Microelectronics, Navigation & Sensors, Radios, Records & Transmitters, Satellite Communications, Space, Terrain & Traffic Awareness, Thermal Barrier Coatings, Weather Radar, and Wheels & Braking Systems.

With the number of new approvals, ׶Ƶ continues to expand offerings so that customers have a single-source finishing solution in all regions of the United States.

“׶Ƶ is excited to grow our already extensive list of approvals. This will allow us to better serve the Aerospace supply chain”. Juan Salazar, Estimating Manager

Founded in 1965, ׶Ƶ Los Angeles (Coast Plating Inc.) provides metal finishing services to the aerospace and defense industries. In the southwest, ׶Ƶ has a total of 5 facilities in the greater Los Angeles area, encompassing over 325,000 sq. ft. of processing space. All facilities are Nadcap and AS9100 certified, and provide a full range of product finishing services including NDT, anodizing, shot peen, plating, painting, bond primer application, and more.

About ׶Ƶ Surface Technologies
׶Ƶ Surface Technologies is the world’s largest independent provider of Aerospace product finishing services. With 12 locations and over 4,500 unique industry approvals, ׶Ƶ processes more than 1 million parts per month. In addition to being Nadcap accredited, all ׶Ƶ sites provide specialized metal processing and finishing services to a diversified set of fast-growing commercial aerospace, defense, and space/satellite markets. ׶Ƶ partners with its customers to deliver best-in-class quality, turn times, and full-service supply chain solutions.

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]]> 31060 ׶Ƶ Garden Grove Operations Lands Multiple Approvals for the Space and Aviation Industries /the-news/valence-garden-grove-operations-lands-multiple-approvals-for-the-space-and-aviation-industries/ Wed, 15 Jul 2020 15:51:30 +0000 https://live-valence-surface-tech.pantheonsite.io/?p=30989 GARDEN GROVE, CA, July 13, 2020 – ׶Ƶ Surface Technologies, the largest independent provider of aerospace product finishing services, has received several approvals specific to the Space industry. ׶Ƶ Garden Grove Operations offers special process services related to components that go into Earth’s orbit and beyond. The latest approvals include: Northrop Grumman: • Aluminum Surface […]

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]]> GARDEN GROVE, CA, July 13, 2020 – ׶Ƶ Surface Technologies, the largest independent provider of aerospace product finishing services, has received several approvals specific to the Space industry.

׶Ƶ Garden Grove Operations offers special process services related to components that go into Earth’s orbit and beyond. The latest approvals include:

Northrop Grumman:
• Aluminum Surface Preparation (COPS 0003)
• Corrosion inhibiting primer application (BR-127) (COPS 0010)
• Application of epoxy-based primers (PR5-37).

Pratt & Whitney Canada:
• Phosphoric Acid Anodize (PAA) (CPW 597)
• Clean Room (CPW 249)
• Bond Primer (CPW 486)

Cessna:
• Sulfuric Acid Anodize (CSFS020)
• Chem Film (CSFS027)
• Cleaning (Aqueous Degreasing) (CSFS036)
• Cleaning (CSFS039 & CSFS044)
• Cleaning (Aluminum) (CSFS045)
• Cleaning (Stainless Steel) (CSFS046).

Other new service approvals include; Cytec (BR 127) Adhesive Bonding Primer, and Aeroglaze (306, 307), specifically at our Garden Grove facility.

׶Ƶ Garden Grove operations, (formerly known as Coastline Metal Finishing). ׶Ƶ Garden Grove serves a variety of industries that include microwave electronics, satellite, defense, and telecommunications. Garden Grove’s workforce on average has over 15 years of experience working with precision machined parts and is one of the premier metal finishers in Southern California, located in the city of Garden Grove. ׶Ƶ Garden Grove is centrally located to many local machining companies and original equipment manufacturers from San Diego to Orange County to Los Angeles and Ventura counties. We also service a number of high tech companies throughout the United States and Canada.

About ׶Ƶ Surface Technologies
׶Ƶ Surface Technologies is the world’s largest independent provider of Aerospace product finishing services. With 12 locations and over 4,500 unique industry approvals, ׶Ƶ processes more than 1 million parts per month. In addition to being Nadcap accredited, all ׶Ƶ sites provide specialized metal processing and finishing services to a diversified set of fast-growing commercial aerospace, defense, and space/satellite markets. ׶Ƶ partners with its customers to deliver best-in-class quality, turn times, and full-service supply chain solutions.

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]]> 30989 ׶Ƶ Wichita Operations Obtains New Safran Landing Systems Approvals /the-news/valence-wichita-operations-obtains-new-safran-landing-systems-approvals/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 20:24:52 +0000 https://live-valence-surface-tech.pantheonsite.io/?p=30964 WICHITA, KANSAS, JULY 7, 2020 – ׶Ƶ Surface Technologies, the largest independent provider of aerospace product finishing services, has received Safran Landing Systems approval at its ׶Ƶ Wichita facility (formerly known as Chrome Plus International, LLC.) for the following processes: Degreasing: PCS2621 Dry grit blasting with aluminum oxide: PCS2610 Etch inspection of high strength steel […]

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WICHITA, KANSAS, JULY 7, 2020 – ׶Ƶ Surface Technologies, the largest independent provider of aerospace product finishing services, has received Safran Landing Systems approval at its ׶Ƶ Wichita facility (formerly known as Chrome Plus International, LLC.) for the following processes:

Degreasing: PCS2621
Dry grit blasting with aluminum oxide: PCS2610
Etch inspection of high strength steel parts: PCS3600, MIL-STD-867, AMS2649
Passivation of corrosion resistant steels: AMS2700, PS 13001
Magnetic particle inspection: PCS3100, ASTME1444M-16
FPI sensitivity level 3 per AMS2644: PCS3200, ASTME1417M-16, FPI sensitivity level 4 per AMS2644: PCS3200 ASTME1417M-16
Chromium hexavalent plating: PCS2110, AMS-QQ-P-320, AMSD2640 Class 2, AMS2406 MIL-1501
Cadmium plating with CrVI: AMS-QQ-P-416
Low embrittlement, electrodeposition: DCMP 173, MIL-STD-1500
Inorganic coating stripping with CrVI: MIL-STD871

Safran is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of nacelle assemblies for commercial and business aircraft, providing engine components to leading aerospace manufacturers such as Airbus and Boeing. With the new approvals, ׶Ƶ continues to expand offerings so that customers have a single-source finishing solution in all regions of the United States.

“׶Ƶ is excited for the opportunity and prosper the Safran approvals will provide to the site and workforce within Wichita.” – Kevin Moser, General Manager ׶Ƶ Wichita Operations

׶Ƶ Wichita, founded in 1991 as Chrome Plus International, is considered a world leader in aerospace finishing and is valued by its global customers due to its industry-leading capabilities and approvals covering the global aerospace market.

About ׶Ƶ Surface Technologies
׶Ƶ Surface Technologies is the world’s largest independent provider of Aerospace product finishing services. With 12 locations and over 4,500 unique industry approvals, ׶Ƶ processes more than 1 million parts per month. In addition to being Nadcap accredited, all ׶Ƶ sites provide specialized metal processing and finishing services to a diversified set of fast-growing commercial aerospace, defense, and space/satellite markets. ׶Ƶ partners with its customers to deliver best-in-class quality, turn times, and full-service supply chain solutions.

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