Industry
Aerospace cleaning
Laser cleaning for aerospace components where surface integrity and controlled removal are critical
Industry
Defense & Military Parts Cleaning (SDVOSB)
Laser cleaning for defense hardware from a veteran-owned Colorado shop, with straight answers about what we can and cannot take on
A veteran-owned supplier for defense work
Aerospace Laser Cleaning is a veteran-owned laser cleaning job shop on the I-25 corridor in Monument, working with fabricators, machine shops, coaters and restorers in Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, Peyton, Falcon, Fountain and the wider Colorado Front Range. Parts come in, are cleaned in our shop, inspected and documented, and go back.
Aerospace Laser Cleaning is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business operating a laser cleaning shop in Monument, Colorado. We hold an active SAM.gov registration and CAGE code 16LY0, which makes us straightforward to add as a supplier or lower-tier subcontractor on defense work.
We are a job shop, not a coatings house or an approved repair station. We hold no process certifications, and we will say so in writing rather than let a certification requirement pass unnoticed into a purchase order. If your part carries a process spec we cannot sign off on, we will tell you before you ship it.
Applications
Work typically comes from primes, subcontractors, and maintenance operations holding hardware that needs cleaning without abrasive media or chemical stripping.
- Corrosion and rust removal on steel hardware and fittings
- Paint and coating removal, including CARC-era coatings assessed case by case
- Ground vehicle components, brackets, and mounting hardware
- Ground support equipment and shop tooling
- Spare parts and depot-level hardware being returned to service
- Surface preparation ahead of recoating, bonding, or inspection
Why laser cleaning suits defense hardware
- No blasting media to recover from box sections, threads, or blind cavities
- No chemical strippers or dip tank waste stream
- No dimensional loss, so mating surfaces and tolerances hold
- Selective removal on defined areas, leaving adjacent finish intact
- Recorded parameters, so a repeat lot runs the same way
- Documented before-and-after condition on every job
Compatible materials
- Steel and carbon steel
- Stainless steel
- Aluminum and aluminum alloys
- Titanium and specialty alloys
- Tool steel and tooling surfaces
Handling, controls, and honest limits
Some defense parts carry handling requirements that have nothing to do with the cleaning process itself. Raise them at intake, not after the part arrives.
- Export-controlled or controlled technical data requirements must be identified before intake so we can confirm in writing whether we can accept the part
- Serialized, accountable, or controlled items need their handling and documentation requirements agreed up front
- Hazardous residues, including coatings with heavy metals, are assessed before we accept the work
- Safety-critical and flight-critical parts are flagged at intake and confirmed in writing
- We hold no process certifications, and we do not represent otherwise
What we need to know to quote accurately
Send the part, base material, coating or contaminant, severity, quantity, and any applicable process spec or handling requirement. Photos help us judge access and condition.
- Part description, size, and quantity
- Base material
- Coating or contaminant type and number of layers
- Severity and surface condition
- Any process specification called out on the drawing or order
- Export control, accountability, or handling requirements
Our process
Parts ship in, are cleaned in our Colorado shop, inspected, documented, and shipped back. All work happens in the shop.
- Requirement review, including any process spec or handling requirement
- Assessment of material, coating, and surface condition
- Parameter setup and controlled laser cleaning
- Final inspection, documentation, and return shipping
Common questions
Yes. We are an SDVOSB with an active SAM.gov registration and CAGE code 16LY0, which makes us straightforward to set up as a supplier or lower-tier subcontractor.
No. We are a job shop and hold no process certifications. If your part requires a certified process, tell us at intake and we will confirm in writing whether we can accept the work rather than let the requirement slip through.
Military coatings are assessed case by case on the actual part, since layer count, substrate, and any hazardous content all affect whether the work is a fit. Send photos and the coating details with your request.
Identify any export control or controlled technical data requirement before intake. We will confirm in writing whether we can accept the part instead of taking it in and finding out later.
There is no media to recover from threads, box sections, or blind cavities, no chemical waste stream, and no dimensional loss on mating surfaces.
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Send us the part — we’ll tell you what’s possible.
Six short questions, photos optional. A person reads every request and replies from rfq@aerospacelaserclean.com.