Current research on surface finishing and coatings for aerospace bodies and structures - a review. (1st May 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Larson, C; Smith, J R; Armstrong, G J
• Is Part Of: Transactions of the Institute of Metal Finishing. Volume 91:Number 3(2013:May)
• Page Start: 120
• Page End: 132
• Publication Date: 2013-05-01
• Subjects: Metals -- Finishing -- Periodicals; Metals -- Surfaces -- Periodicals; Metallurgy -- Periodicals; 671.705
• DOI: 10.1179/0020296713Z.000000000102
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0020-2967

Abstract

<abstract> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>This review reports recent developments of new coatings and surface treatments for aerospace bodies and structures. Advances in the field have been driven by the need for materials with improved performance characteristics and also by environmental legislative pressures. The traditional areas of corrosion and wear resistance are still receiving the greatest focus, although interest in other properties and the increasing use of composites continue to emerge.</p> </abstract>