Valence Surface Technologies (Valence), an independent special processing company based out of The Woodlands, Texas, has recently expanded capability, capacity and approvals at its locations throughout the United States.
The expansion takes direct aim at addressing the constrained global supply chain for special processing within the aerospace and defense industries. Valence has invested millions of dollars in equipment, systems and people, including (but not limited to):
Eastman, Ga. Valence Dynamic Paint Solutions installed a 22-foot processing line adding titanium clean, etch and sol gel capability; installed a state of the art Phosphoric Acid Anodize (PAA) line for high throughput processing; developed a new process to clean, sol gel and bond titanium rotor blade components up to 22 feet in length for a major defense contractor; added shot peen capability and received Boeing and Nadcap approval; received Sikorsky approval for sol gel; received Nadcap approval for new Magnetic Particle Inspection; and received SpaceX certification for PAA and bond primer.
Everett, Wash. Valence Blue Streak opened new 12,500 square-foot shot peen facility with brand new pass through machine capable of high throughput peening up to 45 feet long and new peening cabinet and forming capability; installed new 12-foot processing line adding sulfuric anodize and hard coat anodize; and installed new 12-foot titanium clean and etch line.