CERAKOTE®
High-Performance Cerakote® Ceramic Coating Services
At SWT Aerospace, we combine aerospace-grade precision CNC machining with industry-leading Cerakote® H-Series and E-Series ceramic coatings.
Whether you need ultra-thin, high-wear protection for defense applications, custom color matching for firearm components, or durable thermal barrier finishes for industrial hardware, our certified finishing process ensures seamless adhesion, exact thickness control, and long-lasting performance.
Why Choose Cerakote® Finishing?
Cerakote is the global standard in thin-film ceramic coatings. Engineered to outperform traditional anodizing, bluing, and powder coating, it adds extreme durability without sacrificing tight dimensional tolerances.
Key Performance Benefits:
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Unrivaled Corrosion Protection: Exceeds ASTM salt spray testing, protecting aluminum, steel, and titanium against harsh chemical exposure, salt water, and environmental wear.
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Extreme Abrasion & Impact Resistance: Formulated to withstand heavy mechanical friction, preventing wear on sliding surfaces, slide back plates, and dynamic machine parts.
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Ultra-Thin Application (0.0005” to 0.001”): Applies at sub-mil thicknesses, ensuring threaded holes, pin locations, and tight-tolerance CNC slip fits remain fully operational without post-coating re-machining.
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Thermal Stability: High-temperature formulations resist thermal degradation up to $1,800^\circ\text{F}$, ideal for high-heat industrial and firearm components.
Our Coating Capabilities & Solutions
1. Firearm & Aftermarket Components
Give raw billet aluminum back plates, receiver parts, and custom slide hardware a durable, professional finish. Available in single-color solids, low-gloss tactical finishes, and custom color batches.
2. Aerospace & Industrial Hardware
Precision application for structural brackets, workholding fixtures, and specialized machinery components requiring chemical resistance and friction reduction.
3. OEM & Contract Batch Production
From one-off prototype parts to high-volume production runs, our facility is equipped with dedicated media blasting booths, clean prep rooms, and computerized curing ovens to deliver consistent color matching across every batch.
The SWT Aerospace Quality Difference
"A ceramic coating is only as good as the surface prep behind it. We bring aerospace quality control to every stage of the finishing process."
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Precision Surface Profiling: Every part undergoes strict degreasing and specialized aluminum oxide media blasting to establish the ideal anchor profile.
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Strict Substrate Prep: Outgassing heat cycles remove hidden oils and contaminants prior to spraying to guarantee zero blistering or peeling.
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Controlled Film Thickness: Applied by skilled technicians utilizing precision HVLP equipment to maintain strict micron-level tolerances on functional surfaces.
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Thermal Curing: Computerized oven curing ensures complete cross-linking of the ceramic polymer matrix for maximum hardness.
Technical Specifications & Options
| Feature | Specification |
| Coating Series | Cerakote® H-Series (Thermal Cure) & E-Series (Elite Thin-Film) |
| Standard Film Thickness | $0.0005” - 0.001”$ ($13 - 25 \text{ microns}$) |
| Substrate Compatibility | 6061/7075 Aluminum, Tool Steels, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Polymers |
| Chemical Resistance | Resistant to solvents, hydraulic fluids, gun cleaners, and degreasers |
Ready to Coat Your Components?
Need custom Cerakote finishing for your raw parts, or looking to add custom finishes to your wholesale component order?
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Shop Pre-Coated Products: Explore our catalog of pre-finished billet aluminum components.
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Request a Batch Quote: Contact our finishing department today with your part quantities, STEP files, and color requirements for a fast quote.