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Creating an advanced magnesium pretreatment for large-cast aerospace components

15 January 2018
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Keronite have been working closely with aerospace manufacturers to develop a chrome-free coating suitable for large-cast magnesium components. Using plasma electrolytic oxidation's uniquely controllable processing methodology, Keronite sought to develop a high performance coating fit for airborne applications.

Download the full story by clicking below, and find out how Keronite developed a unique PEO variant fit for the air – which is keeping planes in the air, increasing fuel economy and making the world greener. 

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Robin Francis

About the author

Robin Francis

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Dr. Robin Francis is a material science specialist with a M.A. and PH.D in inorganic chemistry from Oxford University. He is the Chief Technology Officer at Keronite, world leading developer of advanced surface treatments for engineering metals. Robin is a recognised expert in Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation technology, offering his insight and contribution in various engineering journals. Examples of these journals include, “thermal swing coatings for future sustainable heavy-duty IC engines” and, “the incorporation of particles suspended in the electrolyte into plasma electrolytic oxidation coatings on Ti and Al substrates.”