The introduction of sensor techniques has lead to a major change in the possibility to on-line
control the plasma spraying process. By the use of such techniques reproducibility of the …

This paper provides an overview of the tools and techniques used in industry to monitor and
control plasma spraying processes. It describes how the tools work and what they can reveal …

This paper presents what is our actual knowledge in the development of the on-line control
of the plasma spray process. First the influence of the different parameters on coating …

An overview of current plasma diagnostic methods is given. As an example of an important
Thermal Plasma Process the Plasma Spraying Process with its subsequent steps is …

A new measurement technology in plasma spraying has been established at SULZER
METCO AG, Switzerland. Based on the principle of C. Moreau, CNRC, it is now possible to …

Thermal spray technology became established in various parts of industry (eg aircraft
industry, medical industry etc.). Some of the applications are highly sensitive, therefore the …

This paper shows how in-flight particle diagnostics can be used to optimize parameter sets
for new layer materials and to detect drift in the control of thermal spraying lines. It describes …

The coating characteristics of plasma sprayed layers are strongly related to the spray
parameters and the gun design which also determine the state of the sprayed powder …

In-flight particle state parameters (PSPs) have been shown to play a crucial role in
determining the properties of atmospheric plasma-sprayed coatings. Therefore, PSPs are …

Thermal plasmas produced by direct current (dc) arcs or radiofrequency (rf) discharges at or
close to atmospheric pressure (10–300 kPa) have been used since the 1960s for surface …