Ensuring the performance of optronic components through surface treatment analysis
Embedded optronic components (sights, sensors, cameras, guidance systems) must operate reliably in harsh environments: temperature variations, vibrations, corrosive atmospheres, and exposure to dust or sand.
Surface treatments (anodizing, passivation, coatings) are essential to protect the components, ensure their durability, and maintain optical and mechanical performance.
A surface treatment failure can cause corrosion, optical drift, loss of adhesion, or alteration of mechanical properties.
Context and constraints specific to optronic components
Embedded optronic components are subject to specific constraints:
- Severe environmental stresses: humidity, temperature, dust, sand
- Vibrations and shocks during operation or testing
- Critical interfaces: metal/coating/bonding
- Minimal tolerance for surface defects or contamination
- Strong regulatory requirements (ASTM, MIL-STD, ISO, RCTA DO)
Analysis and expertise
- Analysis of processing defects (anodizing, passivation, coatings)
- Identification of corrosion, cracking, or loss of adhesion
- Diagnosis after severe environmental testing
- Characterization of critical surface conditions
- Detection of contaminants that could compromise treatment effectiveness
- Verification of protective treatments
- Analysis without damaging optronic components
- Expertise in complex embedded systems
- Support for confidential and secure interventions
Why use FILAB?
- 45 years of expertise in materials analysis and testing.
- Dual expertise in chemistry and materials.
- Root cause analysis approach.
- Approved by Safran, Dassault Aviation, and Framatome.
FAQ
- Anodizing,
- Passivation,
- Metallic or organic coatings,
- Protective layers
Yes. FILAB favours non-destructive testing methods adapted to sensitive components.
- Corrosion,
- Cracking,
- Loss of adhesion,
- Continuity defects or surface contamination.
Yes. The analyses are performed according to ASTM, MIL-STD, IPC, ISO, RCTA DO standards, depending on the program requirements.
To speak with a technical expert, please fill out the contact form on the right, specifying your needs, or call us directly at +33 3 80 52 32 05.
An expert will call you back to discuss your needs in more detail and provide a quote tailored to your analytical requirements.
Generally, you will receive your quote within 24-48 hours.
