Argent Advanced Manufacturing
Aerospace Finishing

Anodize, alodine, plate, and powder coat.

Aerospace finishing capacity is one of the scarcest resources in US aerospace manufacturing. EPA permitting restrictions and the cost of running compliant chemical lines mean only a small number of shops can serve aerospace volumes — and most operate at near-full capacity. We maintain pre-qualified relationships across anodizing, chem film, powder coating, plating, passivation, and heat treatment with shops that hold Boeing, Lockheed, and prime contractor approvals.

ITAR Pending · U.S. Suppliers Only · AS9100 Aligned · Seattle CNC Capacity
Sub-capabilities

Finishing processes we manufacture.

Aerospace finishing capacity is one of the scarcest resources in U.S. aerospace manufacturing. EPA permitting restrictions and the cost of running compliant chemical lines have closed shops faster than new ones can open. Argent partners with the qualified U.S. finishers that remain.

Specifications

Finishing to MIL and AMS standards.

Parts finished through Argent meet the relevant MIL-A-8625 anodizing, MIL-DTL, MIL-PRF, AMS, and prime contractor specifications. Below are the standards we work to most often.

Specification
Process / Coverage
Common Applications
MIL-A-8625 / MIL-PRF-8625
Anodic coating for aluminum — Types I, II, III
Aluminum aerospace structure
MIL-DTL-5541
Chemical conversion coating for aluminum — Class 1A, Class 3
Pre-paint, corrosion resistance
AMS 2469
Hard anodic coating treatment
Wear-resistant aluminum surfaces
AMS 2472
Sulfuric anodizing on aluminum alloys
Standard Type II anodize
AMS-QQ-N-290
Electroless nickel plating
Corrosion + wear resistance
AMS 2404
Electroless nickel plating — aerospace
High-stress aerospace plating
AMS-QQ-P-416
Cadmium plating
Galvanic protection on steel
AMS 2460
Hard chrome plating
High-wear surfaces, hydraulic components
AMS 2700
Passivation of corrosion-resistant steels
Stainless steel aerospace parts
ASTM A967
Chemical passivation of stainless
Industry-standard passivation
MIL-PRF-24712
Powder coating — military spec
Defense ground support equipment
AMS-C-83488
Cosmetic powder coating
Visible aerospace components
AMS 2750
Pyrometry — heat treatment thermal processing
Heat-treat process control
Materials we work with
6061 Aluminum7075 Aluminum2024 Aluminum2219 Aluminum17-4 PH Stainless15-5 PH Stainless304 Stainless316 StainlessCarbon Steel4140 / 4340Inconel 718Inconel 625Titanium 6Al-4VBeryllium CopperBronzeBrassMagnesiumA286
Process

From RFQ to delivered parts.

A typical aerospace finishing RFQ moves slowly because most platforms can't route to Nadcap-accredited finishers, or can't hold MIL spec across a multi-step finish stack. We do the work up front.

Step 01
Submit RFQ
Upload drawings, models, and spec callouts. ITAR-controlled data handled per protocol.
Step 02
Quote Returned
DFM review, supplier matching, capacity check. Quote includes standard and expedite lead time options.
Step 03
Production
Routed to approved finishing shop. Rack design, masking, and process traveler reviewed before parts enter the line.
Step 04
Delivery + Docs
Parts delivered with certs of conformance, plating thickness reports, salt spray data, and full traceability.
Send Us Your Finishing RFQ
Fast turnaround · Expedite options on every job · ITAR-controlled data handled securely · No job too complex.