Abstract
In the aerospace industry, protective coatings – organic, inorganic, chemical conversion or metallic – are the first line of defence against corrosion. However, because of ageing, many of these coatings eventually require removal and reapplication. A flawed coating removal process can have disastrous results, it is, therefore, imperative that correct processing and coating removal risks be known. In this chapter the current state-of-the-art coating removal technologies in the aerospace industry are summarized. It contains a brief review of various coating removal techniques and the operational advantages and disadvantages. Coating removal effects on aircraft materials and worker health are also discussed.
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