Scientific domain
PE11: Materials Engineering
PE5: Synthetic Chemistry and Material
Keywords
HVOF
HVOF projection
coatings
corrosion resistance
mechanical properties
microstructural characterization
oxidation
thermal projection
thermal spray coatings
tribology
Home partner institution
(UPC) Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Website
Technical staff available
Yes
Remote access details
No
Remote access available
No
Open to external users
Yes
Equipment
- MultiCoat® HVOF Thermal Spray controller
- HVOF spray guns: Wokajet400 Standard and Diamond Jet Hybrid Spray Gun, 2600 djm
- Dust supplier: Twin Rotation Powder Feeder
- Six -axis robot: ABB IRB 2400/16 M2000 S5C+
- Cooling system (Chiller)
- Infrared sensor by substrate temperature
- Soundproof cabin
Open access to updated information database
No
Online booking system details
No
Online booking system available
No
Description
The main aim of HVOF Thermal Spraying Pilot Plant is to develop new coatings that can expand the life of components and reduce the effect of the aggressive conditions that they are subjected to (tearing, corrosion, temperature, etc.).
This facility use a high-speed thermal spraying equipment (HVOF process) to obtain coatings (metal or metal-ceramic cermets), where material in the form of dust is introduced and sprayed at high speed above the surface of the component. Development of coatings that are resistant to wear and/or corrosion.