Weight Reduction for Maritime

Polymer coating creates a continuous, flexible barrier between the metal substrate and corrosive environments. Unlike rigid coatings that can crack under mechanical or thermal stress and expose the substrate, polymer coatings flex with the component while maintaining barrier integrity. This flexibility is the key advantage for corrosion protection in applications involving vibration, thermal cycling, or mechanical deflection. For maximum corrosion protection, we recommend the full surface preparation stack: blast, conversion coating where applicable, then polymer.

Yes. AM-produced fluid handling components like manifolds, fittings, and pump housings benefit from polymer coating's chemical resistance and porosity-sealing properties. The flexible coating accommodates pressure cycling and thermal expansion while maintaining a continuous barrier against process fluids. For AM parts with internal flow passages, polymer coating seals the inherent surface porosity that would otherwise allow fluid penetration into the build material, preventing both contamination of the process fluid and degradation of the AM substrate.

We coat parts from all major polymer and metal additive manufacturing processes. Polymer AM includes SLS (PA12, PA11), Multi Jet Fusion (MJF), and FDM/FFF when surface quality permits. Metal AM substrates include Ti-6Al-4V, AlSi10Mg, 316L stainless steel, Inconel, and maraging steel produced by DMLS, SLM, or EBM. Current capacity is 200 AM parts per week with standard 14-day turnaround and 3- or 7-day expedited options available.

Yes. We offer a sample program, typically covering up to 10 parts. Sample orders receive the same AS9100 process controls as full production runs, including complete documentation and a Certificate of Conformance with all measurement data. Third-party testing is available if your quality team requires independent verification. Sample turnaround is 7 business days. This allows your engineering and quality teams to evaluate coating performance on your actual parts before committing to production volumes.

Yes. Machining fluids, cutting oils, and coolant residue are the most common contaminants on incoming aerospace parts. Ultrasonic cavitation penetrates into every surface feature including cross-drilled holes, internal channels, and thread roots to dislodge and dissolve these contaminants. Alkaline cleaning solutions emulsify and suspend petroleum-based fluids for removal. Post-cleaning rinse in deionized water ensures no cleaning solution residue remains. The entire cleaning process is documented under AS9100.