The World’s Leading Aerospace Product Finishing Company
NDT
We offer a range of inspection services, including NDT as a standalone service, as well as all pre- and post-NDT finishing services.
Shot Peen + Blast
Valence offers a range of shot peen and abrasive blast capabilities including; manual, saturation, shot peen forming and blasting.
Chemical Processing
We offer processing for various alloys, including aluminum, steel, titanium, and nickel-based alloys.
Plating
With unique selective plating and precision masking techniques for critical plated components, we are the leading plater for satellite and UAV applications.
Painting + Spray Coatings
We offer a complete suite of Nadcap and AS9100 approved painting and spray coating services across the United States.
Other Services + Custom Solutions
Valence offers a variety of additional services and has the capacity to grow with your business as required.
Industries We Support
Commercial Aviation
Programs include:
Airbus 350 XWB, Airbus A320neo, Boeing 737MAX, and the Boeing 777X
Business Aviation
OEMs include:
Bell, Cessna, Gulfstream, Bombardier, Embraer, and HondaJet
Space and Communications
Programs include:
United Launch Alliance, Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic, Space X, and NASA
Medical /
Life Sciences
Scope of work:
Optical, X-Ray, Diagnostic, Dental, Trays, Equipment
Military and Defense
Programs include:
F-35, KC-46A Tanker, B-21, F-16, F-18 and Apache.
We are a full-service solution with a simple supply chain.
Valence is a single-supplier solution to aerospace outside processing. With significant investments in capacity, we provide a single supplier full-service solution that improves productivity, lowers lead-times, and allows us to deliver over 25 million parts annually.
Our expertise and processes will make doing business easy.
Valence services the global aerospace market, and all key aerospace and defense programs. With over 4,500 unique approvals, and 700,000 sq. ft. of processing space across 12 facilities, no other supplier can match the breadth and ability to seamlessly service the industry.
We pride ourselves on delivering excellent service.
Valence provides full-service capabilities with a track record of superior service. Even with the most comprehensive set of over 4,500 aerospace approvals and finishing capabilities, we constantly add new technologies to deliver on key growth programs.
Uncompromising QUALITY. Unmatched DELIVERY. Unparalleled PERFORMANCE.
With ten centers of excellence strategically located across North America, Valence serves the global supply chain with the most comprehensive set of processing capabilities and over 4,500 approvals for high-value, mission-critical parts. From the smallest part to a large aerostructure assembly, Valence is your one-stop-shop in the supply chain for metal finishing.
Valence is Nadcap, AS9100, and ITAR certified.
Valence News
Custom Aerospace Coatings: How To Choose The Right Surface Finish For Your Program
Key Takeaways: Operating Environment Determines Coating Selection: Temperature extremes, chemical exposure, and UV radiation drive which custom aerospace coatings will perform reliably over the component lifespan. Compliance is Non-Negotiable: Aerospace coating...
ITAR Certification In Aerospace Metal Finishing: What Procurement Teams Need To Know
Key Takeaways: ITAR Metal Finishing Protects National Security: Export controls prevent unauthorized access to defense manufacturing technologies and technical data. Non-Compliance Creates Supply Chain Liability: Working with unregistered suppliers exposes programs to...
Titanium Chemical Etching: Process, Common Defects, And How To Prevent Over-Etching
Key Takeaways: Titanium Etching Requires Precision Control: Acid concentration, temperature, and immersion time must be continuously monitored to prevent dimensional nonconformance and material property degradation. Common Defects Are Preventable: Over-etching,...
Best Practices For Avoiding Contamination In Metal Finishing
Key Takeaways: Contamination Drives Coating Failures: Surface contaminants account for the majority of adhesion problems, compliance failures, and performance issues in aerospace finishing. Prevention Requires Systematic Controls: Effective metal finishing...
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