Surface Finishing Challenges In Aviation MRO

From a remanufacturing standpoint, Aviation MRO companies are increasingly pressured to reduce the amount of chemicals used in their cleaning, stripping and descaling processes. De-oiling, separation and removal, in particular, pose dangerous health and environmental safety hazards and may expose the operation to costly fines and potential litigation. The need for clean and sustainable solutions has never been greater for the Aviation Industry.

Benefits of a Closed-Loop, Wet-Slurry System for Aviation MRO

• Cleaning and descaling surfaces more effectively, while minimizing the possibility of hiding stress cracks in the process.
• Dust-free, wet-slurry process allows for location of work cell in close proximity to sensitive production areas, proven to increase workflow in MRO installations.
• Elimination of dust, dust collectors and static electricity as well as the related health hazards, safety issues and maintenance headaches.
• Dissipation of heat from friction due to the high percentage of water in the slurry.
• Greater reduction in component Ra values by improving controls over wet peening, and then immediately lapping the surface, all with the same media.
• Precise and repeatable delivery of wet blasting slurry, combined with the continuous separation and removal of scale, corrosion, paints, oils, and broken down media from the process.