Surface Treatment 101

How it's coated
10FEB

How do you paint an aircraft?

Painting an aircraft is a very complex process that requires up to two weeks of work and, sometimes, over one thousand litres of paint. Coatings are certainly important to improve aesthetics, but their main role is actually to protect the aeroplane against corrosion while improving its aerodynamic properties. 

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Industrial cleaning
15DIC

Industrial cleaning of metals: its importance, processes, and technologies

Industrial cleaning is a very important (and sometimes underestimated) step in ensuring that a component performs the function for which it has been designed, contributing to the efficient and long-lasting operation of the system of which it is a part. This article gives an overview of the main cleaning processes available, the technologies currently on the market, and the sectors in which they are applied.

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Corrosion
30NOV

The corrosion of the Morandi Bridge: the story of a predictable collapse?

Corrosion is present in our everyday lives more than we think. The progressive deterioration it causes can have devastating effects and weaken essential structures such as the metal reinforcements of bridges. In this article, we will try to understand if and how corrosion may have influenced the partial collapse of a bridge that first became a symbol of engineering innovation and then of an unforgettable tragedy: the Polcevera Viaduct, known to everyone as the Morandi Bridge.

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Corrosion
13OTT

Corrosion: what it is, how it develops, what are the most corrosive environments, and how metals can be protected

Corrosion is an irreversible natural process that causes a slow and continuous wear of metal, resulting in a deterioration of the material’s characteristics or physical properties. It is essential to protect all metal surfaces so that this does not diminish the functionality of products and structures, as well as generating serious economic damage and safety risks.

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Processes and applications
13SET

PVD coatings: processes, technologies, and benefits

In the constantly evolving market of surface treatments, now looking for more and more environmentally sustainable solutions, PVD processes are increasingly playing a leading role. In this article, we explain in detail what PVD is, its most common industrial uses, its application technologies, and its advantages in terms of production and sustainability.

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