Aerospace Capabilities

LPD Lab Services is a member of the prestigious North West Aerospace Alliance. This is a consortium of Aerospace manufacturers and key suppliers whose purpose is to bring together the common interest of ensuring the North West of England remains a major player in Aerospace development and manufacturing in the world.

At LPD Lab Services ahve amongst our client base several large first tier suppliers to the major aerospace companies. The lab offers a range of services to the Aerospace industry backed up by the reassurance and demonstration of competency that accreditation to ISO 17025 brings.

The laboratory is equiped with many state of the art analytical techniques to address aerospace production issues and other problems. Examples include materials certifications and analysis, problem solving such as staining or corrosion of metals and composite testing and release film issues. The laboratory staff also has a large array of experience in dealing with all aspects of materials analysis and chemical issues.

Typical work in the aerospace industry over the years has included: -

• Delamination of paints and coatings.
• Adhesive failure investigation.
• Chemical compatability of components and coated materials and corrosion effects associated with extended exposure to deicing treatments.
• Analysis of reasons for unstable plating tanks.
• Chemical investigation of failing etch and cleaning process baths.