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2021
July 5th - July 5thThe Evolution of Flame Spray Technology Flame spraying is one of the oldest and simplest ways of depositing a metallic or ceramic coating onto a surface. However, thanks to its versatility and cost-effectiveness, it remains the most widely-used thermal spraying technique today. Here we cover the fundamentals of flame spray technology and take a look at some of the |
July 2nd - July 2ndHigh Performance Thermal Barrier Coatings for Aerospace Applications Thermal Barrier Coatings (TBCs) can significantly improve the lifetime and efficiency of aero engines. TBCs can be deposited via different methods – but for high-performance applications, Electron Beam Physical |
June 10th - June 10thFlame Spray vs Twin Wire Arc Spray: What’s the Difference? Flame spraying and twin wire arc spraying (generally referred to simply as “wire arc spraying”) are two different types of thermal spraying process. With a great deal of overlap in the capabilities of these two techniques, it can sometimes be difficult to know which one is best suited to a given use case. In this article we |
May 26th - May 26thBabbitt Deposition via Flame Spraying The surfaces of plain bearings are typically coated with babbitt, a soft white metal that provides a durable, low-friction surface capable of withstanding cyclic loading. Flame spraying remains a popular method of depositing babbitt for these applications. Here, we take a closer look at the properties of babbitt, and why flame |
May 12th - May 12thIntroducing Applications of Chromium Oxide Coatings: Paper Industry In the paper industry, materials are subdued to extreme environments with high wear conditions, aqueous corrosion and surface finish requirements. |
April 22nd - April 22ndThermal Spray Powders for Environmental Barrier Coatings Gas turbine engines are the workhorses of aviation and many corners of the energy sector. Rapid growth in each of these key market segments continues to drive demand for gas turbines that are both ultra-efficient and environmentally-friendly. In fact, industry experts predict that sales of gas turbine engines will top $2 |
March 15th - March 15thApplications of Thermal Spray Aluminum Thermal Spray Aluminum (TSA) is a durable coating capable of providing complete corrosion protection and significant lifetime improvement for equipment. Thermal spraying techniques provide a versatile and cost- |
March 5th - March 5thWhy Use Plasma Sprayed Coatings in Semiconductor Equipment? Plasma spraying is an advanced surface coating technique used to generate extremely high quality, uniform coatings on a wide range of substrate types. It is among the most versatile thermal spraying processes due to the high temperature range of plasma spray guns and the growing variety of plasma torch |
March 4th - March 4thUnderstanding Plasma Spray Systems Plasma spraying is a versatile and cost-effective means of applying high-quality coatings to protect parts and equipment from wear. In this blog post, we are taking a look at the fundamentals of plasma spraying and |
February 17th - February 17thWhat is Plasma Transfer Arc Welding? Arc welding is an increasingly diverse methodology for joining metal workpieces via heat induced by an electric arc. Gas |