Aerospace

Automotive components like brake calipers, shift knobs, door handles, and engine covers endure constant mechanical contact and thermal cycling. Cerakote's 9H pencil hardness resists scratching from tools and debris, while 4,000 cycles per mil abrasion resistance maintains finish integrity through years of use. The temperature range from -40°F to 2,000°F covers everything from frozen winter starts to sustained high-RPM exhaust temperatures.

Medical device substrates receive controlled blasting at parameters selected to achieve surface cleanliness and profile without embedding contaminants. For implantable or fluid-contact devices, media selection avoids materials that could leave biocompatibility-affecting residue. Blast pressure is matched to the substrate, with thin-wall and delicate medical components processed at 40-60 PSI. Parts proceed directly to ultrasonic cleaning and coating to maintain surface condition.

Yes. Our post-processing sequence eliminates the layer lines and rough texture that identify parts as 3D-printed. Controlled blasting at 40-60 PSI levels the surface, and Cerakote at 0.5-2 mils fills remaining texture to achieve surface roughness below 3 micrometers. With 200+ colors and custom matching to Delta E 1.5, the finished result is visually indistinguishable from injection-molded or machined components. This show-quality capability makes AM viable for visible interior and engine bay components.

Yes. Defense equipment deployed in marine environments faces salt spray, humidity, and chemical exposure simultaneously with mechanical stress from vibration and handling. Polymer coating provides flexible corrosion protection that maintains adhesion through the flexing and impact conditions of shipboard and littoral deployment. Combined with proper surface preparation, polymer coating delivers long-term corrosion protection in the demanding marine-defense environment.

Yes. Polymer coating's flexibility makes it particularly well-suited for components that cycle between temperature extremes. The coating expands and contracts with the substrate without cracking, delaminating, or losing adhesion. This thermal cycling durability is critical for engine components, exhaust systems, industrial process equipment, and outdoor installations that experience daily or operational temperature swings. Cerakote V-Series handles extreme heat up to 2,000 degrees F, but polymer coating handles the flex that comes with thermal cycling better.