HVOF Thermal Spraying Pilot Plant
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.
Scientific domain
PE11: Materials Engineering PE5: Synthetic Chemistry and MaterialKeywords
HVOF HVOF projection coatings corrosion resistance mechanical properties microstructural characterization oxidation thermal projection thermal spray coatings tribologyHome partner institution
(UPC) Universitat Politècnica de CatalunyaWebsite
Technical staff available
YesOpen to external users
YesEquipment
- 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
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.