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Chem Milling Maskants
Subject: Chem Milling Maskants
Reference: BAC 5772 Chem Milling Aluminum Alloys, Revision T, 06-JAN-1995
Qualified Processor List, Revision R, 06-OCT-04
Description of Problem: Environmental regulations in many areas require use of products with lower Volatile Organic Compound emissions. New products have been qualified. Many require process adjustment.
This information sheet is designed to provide detailed information not included in process specifications.
Manufacturing Information:
Water based maskants:
- Require oven cure
- Sensitive to contamination
- Skinning in tank cannot be redissolved
- Check for ease of peel acceptability
- More expensive material
Low VOC Solvent based maskants:
- More expensive material
- Strong odor
Conventional Solvent based maskants:
- Regulations commonly require emissions control equipment and recordkeeping
- Large capital investment for equipment may be required
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