EVERETT, WA, MARCH 09, 2021 – ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ 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, ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Everett becomes only the fourth Lockheed Martin approved Thin Film Sulfuric Anodize processor in the world. These comprehensive new approvals allow ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Everett to support the special processing of fracture critical structural components including Bulkheads.
ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ 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
Ìý“ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ 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 ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ 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.â€
Chris Grapsas – Vice President Sales & Marketing
ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ 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, ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ 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 ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Surface Technologies
ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Surface Technologies is the world’s largest independent provider of Aerospace product finishing services. With 12 locations and over 4,500 unique industry approvals, ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ processes more than 1 million parts per month. In addition to being Nadcap accredited, all ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ sites provide specialized metal processing and finishing services to a diversified set of fast-growing commercial aerospace, defense, and space/satellite markets. ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ partners with its customers to deliver best-in-class quality, turn times, and full-service supply chain solutions.