FAQ
  

How many coatings are there?
Almost any coating material can be sprayed onto the substrate, which means that there is wide range of deposits available. On demand of our customers tailor-made powders or/and wires can be used in the spraying process.

What factors influence bond strength?
Bond strength is dictated by the velocity of the particles, particle temperature, substrate roughness and reaction with the underlaying substrate. Bond strength up to 60-80 MPa is not uncommon for thermally sprayed materials. The bonding ability is material and process dependant.

Can you turn or grind the coatings after spraying?
Yes post machining of most coatings is a standard requirement. Depending on the hardness of the deposit the coating can either be turned, ground or indeed diamond ground.

Does the component suffer from distortion from the heat used in the thermal spray process?
A wide variety of surfaces and substrates can be coated with no distortion. Cooling (compressed air or CO2) can also be employed if required.

How hard are the coatings?
Because of the almost infinite choice of material compositions which can be sprayed, the hardness of the material can be defined exactly as per the application requirements.