Preferred Materials and Processes |
| Non-Chromated Coatings |
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| Non-Chromated Conversion Coating (Sol-Gel) BAC 5663 |
Subject: Non-Chromated Conversion Coating Process Qualification |
References:
BAC 5408 Vapor Degreasing, Revision M, 28-APR-1988
BAC 5725 Stripping Organic Materials, Revision F, 07-SEP-1989
BAC 5736 Application of Chemical and Solvent Resistant Finishes, Revision T, 22-MAY-2003
BAC 5744 Manual Cleaning (Cold Alkaline, Solvent Emulsion, and Foam Cleaners), Rev G, 14-OCT-2002
BAC 5748 Abrasive Cleaning, Deburring and Finishing, Revision P, 19-NOV-2003
BAC 5749 Alkaline Cleaning, Revision U, 28-JUL-2005
BAC 5750 Solvent Cleaning, Revision L, 02-APR-2001
BAC 5763 Emulsion Cleaning and Aqueous Degreasing, Revision H, 23-AUG-2005
BAC 5765 Cleaning and Deoxidizing Aluminum Alloys, Revision T, 17-FEB-1995
BAC 5786 Etch Cleaning of Aluminum Alloys, Revision J, 11-NOV-1996
BMS 10-11 Chemical and Solvent Resistant Finish, Revision V, 06-JUL-2003 |
Note:
This does not supersede drawings or specification requirements. This information shall not be used for production, test, or acceptance processes |
Description:
BAC 5663 describes the application of sol-gel (solution-gelation) conversion coating for paint adhesion on aluminum alloys. Sol-gel coated parts should receive an additional finish of an epoxy or polyurethane-based coating. |
Caution:
The use of BAC 5663 in lieu of BAC 5719 depends on the application. The drawing finish code will specify the use of BAC 5663 if appropriate. |
Process Step:
Unique Characteristics of the Sol-Gel Application Process |
Materials storage:
Sol-gel materials are time and temperature sensitive. |
Facilities:
Sol-gel application area must have ventilation. Rinse water used prior to application of sol-gel must not exceed 200 ppm total Solids. Other unique water requirements must be met. |
Preparation:
Prepare sol-gel solution in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. |
Application--General:
Apply sol-gel within 10 hours of deoxidizing. |
Spray application:
Apply solution by spray-drenching part. Keep part continuously wet for 2 minutes minimum. |
Manual application:
Apply solution liberally by brushing. Keep part continuously wet for 2 minutes minimum. |
Handling:
Handle wet parts with clean latex gloves. Handle dry parts with clean fabric gloves. |
Draining:
Drain parts for 3 to 10 minutes. |
Drying:
Dry parts at ambient conditions for a minimum of 60 minutes. |
Adhesion Test:
Apply BMS 10-11, Type 1, primer to sol-gel-coated test specimens and cure. Conduct aluminum rod adhesion test. |
Subsequent finishing:
Apply organic finishes within 72 hours of sol-gel treatment |
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Safety Reminder:
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