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Services and Capabilities

OC Custom Coating provides precision finishing services for aluminum and ferrous/non‑ferrous alloys.

Core processes include Cerakote®, Duracoat®, powder coating, anodizing (Type II & III), chromate conversion (Chem Film), CARC, and laser marking.

We work to customer drawings, purchase order notes, and referenced specifications. Full process documentation and certifications are available upon request to support compliance and quality assurance.

Ceramic & Polyurethane Coatings
  • Cerakote® (H/Elite/ C-Series) thin-film; typical DFT ~0.5 – 1.0 mil
  • Duracoat® air-cure polyurethane; DFT ~1 – 3 mil; optional matte → gloss clear.
  • Prep: blast, solvent/ degas bake; controlled masking; documented cure.
    • Polyester & polyurethane powders; epoxy/ epoxy-polyester hybrids per application.
    • DFT ~2.0 – 4.0 mil; matte/ satin/ gloss & texture options.
    • Cure with calibrated metal-temp probes; two ovens handle up to 12 ft parts.
    • Pretreat: blast + phosphate (steel) or conversion coat (aluminum).
    • Topcoats per MIL-DTL-64159 (Type II); applied to MILDTL-53072.
    • Primers per program (e.g., MIL-DTL-53022/ 53030).
    • System DFT: primer ~1.0 – 1.5 mil; topcoat ~1.8 – 2.5 mil (typ).
    • FS colors; IRR/ reflectance when specified; QPL lot traceability.
    • Adding powder CARC topcoat capability; qualifying materials/ equipment.
    • Availability & color options on request.
    • Type II Class 1 (clear, sealed) ~0.0002 – 0.0007 in.
    • Type II Class 2 (dyed, sealed).
    • Type III Class 1 (hardcoat, natural) ~0.0005 – 0.003 in.
    • Type III Class 2 (hardcoat, dyed).
    • Type II Class 1 (clear, Type I: Class 1A (corrosion), Class 3 (conductivity).
    • Type II (trivalent/RoHS): Class 1A & Class 3 equivalents.
    • Color varies by alloy/ process; documentation per spec.
    • Fiber laser (1064 nm) on anodized Al, stainless, coated parts.
    • Logos, serials, UID/ Data Matrix; fixture-based repeatability.
    • DFT (ASTM D7091), adhesion (ASTM D3359), gloss/ color as required.
    • Anodize seal checks per spec; traveler sign-offs; batch/ lot traceability.
    • Certificates of Conformance; first-article sampling on request.
    • Four curing ovens (two for material up to 12 ft length).
    • Eight sandblast cabinets; four spray booths (up to six simultaneous applicators).
    • Two Anaheim facilities; 20,000+ sq ft operational space.
    • Part size/ rack envelope and specific alloys by request; we review each drawing for masking and growth targets prior to release.
    • Standard lead times vary by load; expedited options available subject to line capacity and color availability.

    Ceramic & Polyurethane Coatings

    • Cerakote® (H/Elite/ C-Series) thin-film; typical DFT ~0.5 – 1.0 mil
    • Duracoat® air-cure polyurethane; DFT ~1 – 3 mil; optional matte → gloss clear.
    • Prep: blast, solvent/ degas bake; controlled masking; documented cure.

    Powder Coating

    • Polyester & polyurethane powders; epoxy/ epoxy-polyester hybrids per application.
    • DFT ~2.0 – 4.0 mil; matte/ satin/ gloss & texture options.
    • Cure with calibrated metal-temp probes; two ovens handle up to 12 ft parts.
    • Pretreat: blast + phosphate (steel) or conversion coat (aluminum).

    CARC (Chemical Agent Resistant Coating) — Waterborne

    • Topcoats per MIL-DTL-64159 (Type II); applied to MILDTL-53072.
    • Primers per program (e.g., MIL-DTL-53022/ 53030).
    • System DFT: primer ~1.0 – 1.5 mil; topcoat ~1.8 – 2.5 mil (typ).
    • FS colors; IRR/ reflectance when specified; QPL lot traceability.

    Ceramic & Polyurethane Coatings

    • Cerakote® (H/Elite/ C-Series) thin-film; typical DFT ~0.5 – 1.0 mil
    • Duracoat® air-cure polyurethane; DFT ~1 – 3 mil; optional matte → gloss clear.
    • Prep: blast, solvent/ degas bake; controlled masking; documented cure.

    Powder Coating

    • Polyester & polyurethane powders; epoxy/ epoxy-polyester hybrids per application.
    • DFT ~2.0 – 4.0 mil; matte/ satin/ gloss & texture options.
    • Cure with calibrated metal-temp probes; two ovens handle up to 12 ft parts.
    • Pretreat: blast + phosphate (steel) or conversion coat (aluminum).

    CARC (Chemical Agent Resistant Coating) — Waterborne

    • Topcoats per MIL-DTL-64159 (Type II); applied to MILDTL-53072.
    • Primers per program (e.g., MIL-DTL-53022/ 53030).
    • System DFT: primer ~1.0 – 1.5 mil; topcoat ~1.8 – 2.5 mil (typ).
    • FS colors; IRR/ reflectance when specified; QPL lot traceability.

    CARC Powder Coating

    • Adding powder CARC topcoat capability; qualifying materials/ equipment.
    • Availability & color options on request.

    Anodize (per MIL‑PRF‑8625)

    • Type II Class 1 (clear, sealed) ~0.0002 – 0.0007 in.
    • Type II Class 2 (dyed, sealed).
    • Type III Class 1 (hardcoat, natural) ~0.0005 – 0.003 in.
    • Type III Class 2 (hardcoat, dyed).

    Chem Film / Chromate Conversion (per MIL‑DTL‑5541)

    • Type II Class 1 (clear, Type I: Class 1A (corrosion), Class 3 (conductivity).
    • Type II (trivalent/RoHS): Class 1A & Class 3 equivalents.
    • Color varies by alloy/ process; documentation per spec.

    CARC Powder Coating

    • Adding powder CARC topcoat capability; qualifying materials/ equipment.
    • Availability & color options on request.

    Anodize (per MIL‑PRF‑8625)

    • Type II Class 1 (clear, sealed) ~0.0002 – 0.0007 in.
    • Type II Class 2 (dyed, sealed).
    • Type III Class 1 (hardcoat, natural) ~0.0005 – 0.003 in.
    • Type III Class 2 (hardcoat, dyed).

    Chem Film / Chromate Conversion (per MIL‑DTL‑5541)

    • Type II Class 1 (clear, Type I: Class 1A (corrosion), Class 3 (conductivity).
    • Type II (trivalent/RoHS): Class 1A & Class 3 equivalents.
    • Color varies by alloy/ process; documentation per spec.

    Laser Marking

    • Fiber laser (1064 nm) on anodized Al, stainless, coated parts.
    • Logos, serials, UID/ Data Matrix; fixture-based repeatability.

    Process Controls & Quality Documentation

    • DFT (ASTM D7091), adhesion (ASTM D3359), gloss/ color as required.
    • Anodize seal checks per spec; traveler sign-offs; batch/ lot traceability.
    • Certificates of Conformance; first-article sampling on request.

    Laser Marking

    • Fiber laser (1064 nm) on anodized Al, stainless, coated parts.
    • Logos, serials, UID/ Data Matrix; fixture-based repeatability.

    Process Controls & Quality Documentation

    • DFT (ASTM D7091), adhesion (ASTM D3359), gloss/ color as required.
    • Anodize seal checks per spec; traveler sign-offs; batch/ lot traceability.
    • Certificates of Conformance; first-article sampling on request.

    Equipment & Facilities

    • Four curing ovens (two for material up to 12 ft length).
    • Eight sandblast cabinets; four spray booths (up to six simultaneous applicators).
    • Two Anaheim facilities; 20,000+ sq ft operational space.

    Equipment & Facilities

    • Four curing ovens (two for material up to 12 ft length).
    • Eight sandblast cabinets; four spray booths (up to six simultaneous applicators).
    • Two Anaheim facilities; 20,000+ sq ft operational space.

    Capacity & Lead Times

    • Part size/ rack envelope and specific alloys by request; we review each drawing for masking and growth targets prior to release.
    • Standard lead times vary by load; expedited options available subject to line capacity and color availability.

    Capacity & Lead Times

    • Part size/ rack envelope and specific alloys by request; we review each drawing for masking and growth targets prior to release.
    • Standard lead times vary by load; expedited options available subject to line capacity and color availability.