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Aerospace Anodizing

Aerospace anodizing for aluminum parts in Valencia, CA.

Overview

Type II sulfuric anodize and Type III hard anodize to MIL-A-8625 and MIL-PRF-8625, plus PTFE hard anodize to AMS 2482.

At a Glance
Accreditation
Nadcap AC7108 Chemical Processing
Quality
AS9100 Rev D · ITAR Registered
Turn Time
3–7 days median*

* Select jobs take longer than 7 days due to multi-processes and curing times between operations in accordance with standard specifications and/or customer requirements.

Anodize Types & Classes

MIL-PRF-8625

Type II · Sulfuric Anodize

Sulfuric anodize, Class 1 & 2: anodic coatings for aluminum and aluminum alloys.

MIL-PRF-8625

Type III · Hard Anodize (Hardcoat)

Hard anodize, also called hardcoat anodize, Class 1 & 2.

AMS 2482

Hard Anodize with PTFE

Hard anodic coating on aluminum alloys, PTFE impregnated or codeposited.

From Our Specification List

Specifications

Every specification below is on our current specification list. See the full list

  • MIL-A-8625Anodic Coatings for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
  • MIL-PRF-8625Anodic Coatings, for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
  • AMS 2482Hard Anodic Coating on Aluminum Alloys Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)-Impregnated or Codeposited
Under One Work Order

One PO, Every Process

Coordinate masking, chemical processing, coatings and inspection through one team and a defined work order. We review the required sequence against your drawing, specification and approval requirements, helping reduce transfers and supplier coordination across the processes we provide.

  1. Complex MaskingAll geometries
  2. Chemical ProcessingAnodizeThis page
  3. Painting & Dry Film LubePrimer, topcoat & DFL
  4. NDTFPI & MPI
Housing with hard anodize and chemical film, selectively masked
Hard anodize + chem film: selective multi-surface masking
Parts lowered into a processing tank on the chemical processing line
Parts lowered into a processing tank on the chemical processing line
Questions

Aerospace Anodizing: Common Questions

Yes. Complex masking for all geometries is done in-house, including selective, multi-surface masking.

Titanium anodize is currently in qualification. Contact our team for the latest status.