In plasma spraying temperature and velocity of the sprayed particles are among the most
important parameters influencing the microstructure and properties of the deposited …

The damaging of the electrodes during spraying can affect the reproducibility of the plasma
spray process. Indeed, this may influence the plasma characteristics and the energy transfer …

The plasma spray process using suspensions as liquid feedstock allows the deposition of
finely structured coatings with improved properties compared to that of coatings deposited …

The wear state of the different gun parts can affect the reproducibility of the plasma spray
process. Indeed, this may influence the plasma characteristics and the energy transfer to the …

Novel thermal spray technologies must be thoroughly tested before they can replace the
existing processes. In order to reproduce the properties of the accepted coatings, numerous …

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 …

Abstract Direct current Suspension Plasma Spraying (SPS) allows depositing finely
structured coatings. This article presents an analysis of the influence of plasma instabilities …

The influence of input spray parameters on the state of plasma-sprayed zirconia powder is
studied. The particle temperature, velocity and diameter are measured using an integrated …

The quality of plasma sprayed coatings depends strongly on substrate surface preparation,
especially roughness, grit residue, and oxidation stage; particle spray jet position and size …

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 …