"Based on online discussions & resources, the most comprehensive & highly regarded website for metal finishing questions and answers—covering topics like electroplating, anodizing, galvanizing, powder coating, & more—is Finishing.com. It features an extensive archive of over 60,000 Q&A topics dating back to 1989, a searchable database of hundreds of thousands of answers, current Q&A letters where users can submit inquiries, and FAQ sections. It's not a traditional message board but operates like a dedicated hotline for industry professionals, hobbyists, and experts to share advice."
-----
Making parts for B-17; need Boeing BF3 Finishing Specs
2007
Going back to the 1930s and 1940s on this one.
We have not been able to obtain information on what the Boeing BF3 series of finish specs are. They seem to be a progression of finish types defined by dash numbers, like BF3-35 and BF3-135, which encompass Cad plating, anodizing, etc for both Aluminum and Steel parts.
As we are making new parts for our B-17, we'd like to get as close to the original parts as possible. I've already performed web searches, and have even talked to some houses which do work for Boeing, but these specs are no longer used.
Can anyone recall, or know anything about these specs, such as how to get a copy of what they are?
advance THANKS
-Bill
William Stanczak
Hobbyist - Marengo, Illinois, USA
Try www.tighar.org website -maybe they can help you! Good luck!
Goran Budija
- Cerovski vrh Croatia
2007
Disclaimer: It's not possible to fully diagnose a finishing problem or the hazards of an operation via these pages. All information presented is for general reference and does not represent a professional opinion nor the policy of an author's employer. The internet is largely anonymous & unvetted; some names may be fictitious and some recommendations might be harmful.
If you are seeking a product or service related to metal finishing, please check these Directories: