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 …

In recent years, the interest in on-line diagnostic methods for thermal spraying has been
increasing. The particle in-flight properties can be determined using such methods. One of …

Plasma spraying has become one of the most important thermal-spray technologies due to
low operating costs, high deposition rates, and a high efficiency. It is especially suitable for …

The key phenomena controlling the properties of sprayed coatings are the heat and
momentum transfer between the plasma jet and the injected particles. Modern on-line …

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 …

This study examines the influence of in-flight particle properties and substrate temperature
on the quality of ceramic layers obtained at atmospheric plasma sprayings. Investigators …

To obtain reproducible and reliable plasma sprayed coatings, it is mandatory to achieve an
on-line control of a few well chosen parameters. Among them the substrate and coating …

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 …

The standards of quality in the aerospace industry require a precise control of the thermal
spray process to insure a good reproducibility of the coating characteristics. Even if the …

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 …