Chemical Processing
Chemical processing increases corrosion resistance and improves paint adhesion. Skills Inc. partners with leading aerospace and commercial manufacturers to provide the following NADCAP certified processes.
Anodizing
- Boric-Sulfuric (up to 20′ in length)
- Chromic (up to 20′ in length)
- Sulfuric (up to 8′ in length) including optional black dye
| PROCESS | SPECIFICATION | APPROVAL |
|---|---|---|
| Boric-Sulfuric Acid Anodize | BAC5632, Class 1 & 5 | Boeing – D1-4426 |
| Boric-Sulfuric Acid Anodize | MIL-A-8625, Type IC | Boeing – D1-4426 |
| Chromic Acid Anodize | 80-T-35-2100 (MIL-A-8625) | GKN Stellax Bandy |
| Chromic Acid Anodize | BAC 5019, Class 1, 3 & 5 | Boeing – D1-4426 |
| Chromic Acid Anodize | DPS 11.01 | Boeing – D1-4426 |
| Chromic Acid Anodize | DPS 11.01-3 | Boeing – D1-4426 |
| Chromic Acid Anodize | MIL-A-8625, Type I | Boeing – D1-4426 |
| Chromic Acid Anodize | PS13201, Type I, Class 1 | Boeing – D1-4426 |
| Sulfuric Acid Anodize | D6-5000, F-14.2992 (on 2024, 6061, and 7075 Alloys) | Boeing- D6-5000, Appendix A |
| Sulfuric Acid Anodize | BAC 5022 | Boeing – D1-4426 |
| Sulfuric Acid Anodize | MIL-A-8625 Type II Class 1 (non-dyed) & 2 (Black dyed) | Boeing – D1-4426 |
| Sulfuric Acid Anodize | MIL-A-8625 Type II Class 1 (non-dyed) & 2 (Black dyed) | Hawker Beechcraft (Formerly Raytheon Aircraft) |
| Sulfuric Acid Anodize | MIL-A-8625 Type II Class 1 (non-dyed) & 2 (Black dyed) | Kaman |
| Sulfuric Acid Anodize | PS1002, MIL-A-8625 Type II Class 1 (non-dyed) & 2 (Black dyed) | Quest Aircraft Company, LLC |
| Sulfuric Acid Anodize | PS13201, Type II, Class 1 | Boeing – D1-4426 |
Chemical Conversion Coating
- Bonderite 1200s (up to 20′ in length)
- Bonderite 1000 (up to 8′ in length)
- Bonderite 1500 (up to 20′ in length)
- Bonderite 600 (up to 20′ in length)
| PROCESS | SPECIFICATION | APPROVAL |
|---|---|---|
| Bonderite, Colored & Clear Conversion Coating | BAC 5719 | Boeing – D1-4426 |
| Bonderite, Colored & Clear Conversion Coating | MIL-C-5541 Class 3 | Boeing – D1-4426 |
| Bonderite, Colored Conversion Coating | BAC 5626 | Boeing – D1-4426 |
| Bonderite, Colored Conversion Coating | DPS 9.45 | Boeing – D1-4426 |
| Bonderite, Colored Conversion Coating | MIL-C-5541, MIL-DTL-5541, Class 1A & 3 | Boeing – D1-4426 |
| Bonderite, Colored Conversion Coating | MIL-C-5541, MIL-DTL-5541, Class 1A & 3 | Hawker Beechcraft (Formerly Raytheon Aircraft) |
| Bonderite, Colored Conversion Coating | MIL-C-5541, MIL-DTL-5541, Class 1A & 3 | Kaman |
| Bonderite, Colored Conversion Coating | PS1001 | Quest Aircraft Company, LLC |
| Bonderite, Colored Conversion Coating | PS13209 | Boeing – D1-4426 |
Tank Dimensions
| Location | Tank No. | Process | Length | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn P1 | 100 | Emulsion Clean | 264″ | 40″ | 60″ |
| Auburn P1 | 200 | Alkaline Clean | 264″ | 40″ | 60″ |
| Auburn P1 | 300 | Alkaline Etch | 264″ | 40″ | 60″ |
| Auburn P1 | 400 | Deoxidize | 264″ | 40″ | 60″ |
| Auburn P1 | 600 | Dilute Cr Seal | 264″ | 40″ | 60″ |
| Auburn P1 | 700 | Bonderite 1200S | 264″ | 40″ | 60″ |
| Auburn P1 | 750 | Bonderite 600 | 264″ | 40″ | 60″ |
| Auburn P1 | 800 | Chromic Acid Anodize | 264″ | 40″ | 60″ |
| Auburn P1 | 850 | Bonderite 1500 | 264″ | 40″ | 60″ |
| Auburn P1 | 900 | Boric-Sulfuric Acid Anodize | 264″ | 40″ | 60″ |
| Seattle | 140 | Boric-Sulfuric Acid Anodize | 96″ | 36″ | 48″ |
| Seattle | 150 | Sulfuric Acid Anodize | 96″ | 36″ | 48″ |
| Seattle | 151 | Sulfuric Acid Anodize | 96″ | 36″ | 48″ |
| Seattle | 160 | Black Dye | 95″ | 36″ | 48″ |
| Seattle | 190 | Nickel Acetate Seal | 96″ | 36″ | 48″ |
| Seattle | 210 | Emulsion Clean | 96″ | 36″ | 48″ |
| Seattle | 213 | Alkaline Clean | 96″ | 36″ | 48″ |
| Seattle | 214 | Alkaline Clean | 96″ | 36″ | 48″ |
| Seattle | 220 | Alkaline Etch | 96″ | 36″ | 48″ |
| Seattle | 230 | Deoxidize | 96″ | 40″ | 48″ |
| Seattle | 240 | Bonderite 1200S | 96″ | 36″ | 48″ |
| Seattle | 242 | Bonderite 600 | 96″ | 36″ | 48″ |
| Seattle | 244 | Bonderite 1000 | 96″ | 36″ | 48″ |
| Seattle | 260 | Dilute Cr Seal | 96″ | 48″ | 48″ |
| Seattle | 265 | DI Water Seal | 96″ | 48″ | 48″ |