Metal Finishing Services for Military and Aerospace Components
At NAP, we provide fast turnaround metal finishing services for aerospace components that meet industry, military, and customer specifications. Optimize your aerospace supply chain with our NADCAP-certified capabilities that boost quality while saving you time and money. We offer shot peening, passivation, anodizing, ChemFilm, and painting services with an average project completion time that’s just 6.48 days – half the time of our competition!Â
Comprehensive Metal Finishing Capabilities
NAP offers a full range of metal finishing services that meet aerospace OEM and industry specifications to support your aerospace manufacturing needs:
Shot Peening
We excel in advanced shot peening for the aerospace industry, utilizing two CNC-controlled systems that allow us to meet strict industry standards. The multistage wheel blast system, featuring a lance/nozzle and two blast wheels, accommodates parts up to 32 inches in diameter and 24 inches tall, using steel cut wire media. Our air blast system includes a 4-axis nozzle and rotary table, using Zirshot 425 ceramic media, handling parts up to 36 inches in size. All processes meet AMS-2430 specifications and are approved by Collins, Safran, and Boeing.
Anodizing
Our anodizing services include Type II Class 1 and Type IIB Class 1 sulfuric acid anodizing, with optional sodium dichromate or nickel acetate sealing. We operate a 16-tank system with DI water rinse sections, capable of handling parts up to 120 inches in length. Our anodizing complies with AMS-2471 and MIL-PRF-8625/AMS-A-8625 specifications, and is compliant to most OEM specifications.
Painting
Our NADCAP-accredited painting services provide the highest standards in aerospace technology. We offer wet priming, painting, hand sealants, and dry film lubricants. Our facility features two fully equipped paint booths, a conveyor system, and two infrared curing ovens. We handle both small and large aerospace components while meeting military and OEM specifications like MIL-PRF-23377, MIL-PRF-85285, and MIL-C-8514.
ChemFilm and Passivation
Our ChemFilm and passivation services offer treatments with Alodine 1200S (hexavalent chromium) or Chemeon eTCP (tri-valent chromium) coatings. We also provide nitric acid passivation. The 10-tank system, equipped with DI water rinse sections, ensures precise and efficient processing. These services adhere to MIL-DTL-5541 and AMS-2700 specifications among others, positioning us as a trusted partner in aerospace manufacturing.
NADCAP Certification and Quality Systems
To achieve an industry-leading acceptance rate and keep our costs competitive, we maintain NADCAP Aerospace Quality System certification (AC7004). Our NADCAP-accredited processes include Paint (AC7108/1), Anodize (AC7108/8), Passivation (AC7108/12), ChemFilm (AC7108/11), and Shot Peen (AC7117/2). Our facility is equipped with a state-of-the-art wet lab for tank monitoring and chemical analysis. We also conduct thorough paint testing for thickness, adhesion, gloss, and color, ensuring every project is completed to the highest standards for aerospace manufacturing.
Success Stories: Proven Expertise in Aerospace Projects
We understand that every day counts in aerospace production – our priority is streamlining your projects and meeting deadlines with precision. NAP has successfully supported some of the most challenging aerospace projects, such as:
Time Is Money – Contact Us Today!
Contact our technical staff to learn how National Aerospace Processing can help you reduce lead times, streamline your processes, and deliver top-notch quality. Request a quote or reach out for more information today.