Glossary
What are transonic airfoils, and what is the active clearance control? Check out our technical dictionary and find out more about engine technology terms – from active clearance control to velocity triangle.
HAE "Hell"
"Hard" anodizing
Hard chrome-plating
Hardening and tempering
Hardfacing
Heat exchanger
High-pressure compressor
High-pressure turbine
High-speed milling
High-temperature vacuum brazing
Hot isostatic pressing (HIP)
Hypersonic aircraft
"Hard" anodizing
This anodizing process serves to produce relatively thick and particularly hard and wear-resistant oxide coatings for technical purposes. It can, however, not be used on all aluminum materials.