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Chromic Anodize creates a thin, corrosion-resistant oxide layer on aluminum, ideal for flexible, fatigue-resistant parts like aircraft landing gear or weapon system components in military applications. CMF offers multiple seals (Hot Water, Nickel Acetate, Dichromate, PTFE).

• Common Applicable Specifications:
  • MIL-PRF-8625 Type I & IB Cl 1 & 2
  • AMS 2470
  • MIL-STD-171
• NADCAP Specifications:
  • MIL-PRF-8625 Type I & IB Class 1 & 2
  • MIL-A-8625 Type I Class 1 & 2
  • AMS 2470

Sulfuric Anodize forms a thicker oxide layer on aluminum, enhancing corrosion resistance and paint adhesion, commonly used for durable military components like vehicle panels or aircraft structures. CMF offers colors (black, blue, red, gold, gray) and multiple seals (Hot Water, Nickel Acetate, Dichromate, PTFE).

• Common Applicable Specifications:
  • MIL-PRF-8625 Type II Cl 1 & 2
  • AMS 2471
  • AMS 2472
  • MIL-STD-171
• NADCAP Specifications:
  • MIL-PRF-8625 Type II Class 1 & 2
  • MIL-A-8625 Type II Class 1 & 2
  • AMS 2471
  • AMS 2472

Hardcoat Anodize produces a thick, hard oxide layer on aluminum, improving wear resistance that is essential for high-abrasion areas like weapon components or military vehicle parts in defense applications and engineering development. CMF offers colors and multiple seals (Hot Water, Nickel Acetate, Dichromate, PTFE).

• Common Applicable Specifications:
  • MIL-PRF-8625 TYP III Cl 1 & 2
  • MIL-A-8625 TYP III Cl 1 & 2
  • AMS 2469
  • AMS 2482
  • MIL-STD-171
• NADCAP Specifications:
  • MIL-PRF-8625 Type III Class 1 & 2
  • MIL-A-8625 Type III Class 1 & 2
  • AMS 2469
  • AMS 2482

These coatings protect metals like aluminum with a thin, non-buildup layer using trivalent or hexavalent chromium, meeting military corrosion standards for components exposed to harsh environments, such as naval equipment or ground vehicles.

• Common Applicable Specifications:
  • MIL-DTL-5541 TYPE I&II (All Classes)
  • MIL-C-5541
  • AMS 2473
  • MIL-STD-171
• NADCAP Specifications:
  • MIL-DTL-5541 Type I & II (All Classes)
  • MIL-C-5541
  • AMS 2473

This process applies a protective layer to magnesium, improving corrosion resistance for lightweight military components, such as drone parts or portable equipment, where weight reduction is critical in defense applications.

• Common Applicable Specifications
  • AMS-M-3171 Type I

Passivation removes free iron from stainless steel, forming a protective oxide layer to prevent rust, vital for military component longevity, such as in weapon systems or naval hardware exposed to corrosive environments.

• Common Applicable Specifications:
  • QQ-P-35
  • AMS-QQ-P-35
  • FED-QQ-P-35
  • AMS 2700 TY II, VI & VIII
  • ASTM 967 NITRIC 1 & 2
  • ASTM A380
• NADCAP Specifications:
  • QQ-P-35
  • AMS-QQ-P-35
  • FED-QQ-P-35
  • AMS 2700 TY II, VI & VIII
  • ASTM 967 NITRIC 1 & 2
  • ASTM A380

Humidity Testing assesses how materials perform under high moisture, ensuring military components can withstand humid environments without degradation, critical for operations in tropical or high-humidity regions.

• Common Applicable Specifications:
  • ASTM D 2247
  • ASTM 967 Practice B
• NADCAP Specifications:
  • ASTM D 2247
  • ASTM 967 Practice B

Salt Fog Testing exposes materials to salty conditions, evaluating corrosion resistance, essential for military parts in marine or coastal operations, such as naval ships or coastal defense systems.

• Common Applicable Specifications:
  • ASTM B 117
  • ASTM 967 Practice C
• NADCAP Specifications:
  • ASTM B 117
  • ASTM 967 Practice C

The Copper Sulfate Test checks for free iron on stainless steel, verifying passivation effectiveness, a key quality control measure for military safety in components like weapon mechanisms or vehicle parts.

• Common Applicable Specifications:
  • AMS 2700
  • MIL-STD-753 Method 102
  • ASTM 967 Practice D
• NADCAP Specifications:
  • AMS 2700
  • MIL-STD-753 Method 102
  • ASTM 967 Practice D

Vacuum Impregnation seals porosity in castings, preventing fluid leaks, ensuring the integrity of critical military components like engine parts or hydraulic systems where reliability is paramount in defense operations.

• Common Applicable Specifications:
  • MIL-STD-276 (Less pressure test)

This process includes the chemical removal of previous coatings in addition to mechanical cleaning of the product in accordance with CMMs or SPMs.