Valence Everett Obtains Range Rare Lockheed Martin Approvals
Valence Everett has received approval for several Lockheed Martin Aeronautics processes, including a rare approval for Thin Film Sulfuric Anodize.
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Valence Everett (Everett, Wash.) has further diversified its surface treatment capabilities in the Pacific Northwest with the approval of critical Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (Bethesda, Md.) processes that support the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Valence would particularly like to highlight the addition and approval of its environmentally friendly Thin Film Sulfuric Anodize process. Thin Film Sulfuric Anodize is a non-hexavalent chromium substitution for the more traditional Chromic Acid Anodize. This approval makes Valence Everett only the fourth Lockheed Martin-approved Thin Film Sulfuric Anodize processor in the world. These comprehensive new approvals allow Valence Everett to support the special processing of fracture-critical structural components, including bulkheads.
Valence Everett is now offering the following Lockheed Martin processes and 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
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