Optimizing Thermal Spray Coatings with Fused Ceramic Powders
The incorporation of fused ceramic powders during thermal spray coating processes offers multiple benefits.
Manufacturers in industries ranging from aerospace and oil and gas to automotive rely on thermal spray coatings during the production of many of their key products. Parts such as gas turbines and engine components must not only have the ability to survive challenging and corrosive environments—they need to be able to do so for extended periods of time. Thermal spray coatings help protect the components to ensure their optimal performance and longevity.
While there are many different types of thermal spray processes, they generally involve spraying molten (sometimes semi-molten) materials such as metals or ceramics onto a prepared surface. In addition to wear and corrosion resistance, thermal spray coatings that incorporate fused materials like white aluminum oxide can also improve surface properties such as thermal insulation. Fused ceramic powders also offer multiple benefits even before the thermal spray process begins.