TECHNOLOGY
Thermal Spray | Powders | Additive Manufacturing
Thermal Spray
All you need to know about the technology and markets
Having spent most of my career managing and developing thermal spray technology, I can assist you in the following areas:
Application Solutions:
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Selection of the most suitable thermal spray process and materials
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Spray parameters, part manipulation and handling
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Test matrix for coating performance
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Qualification of the coating for service
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Broad market knowledge: Gas turbines (aero and land based), automotive, pumps, hydroelectric runners, medical implants, oil and gas, new and alternative energies
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World leading knowledge in abradable coatings
Torch Technologies
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APS, VPS, LPPS, HVOF torch and nozzle design
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Cascade plasma gun design
Coating Quality
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Troubleshooting coating deposition and performance issues
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Sensor packages
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Coating testing and analysis
Industrial coatings
Use the correct coating process!
As a leading tribologist, I know which coatings work in select environments. I can help you chose the optimal coating to increase the performance of your parts.
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The correct process for the part and application
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The economically viable deposition technique
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Major applications techniques and their solutions:
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Thermal Spray
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Laser cladding
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PVD
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CVD
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Sputtering
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Galvanic
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Diffusion e.g. nitriding, aluminizing, chromizing, slurry coatings
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Materials and Powders
What to use, how to optimise and manufacture
I am a strong supporter of using models to engineer coatings, materials, and powders. I have in-depth knowledge and experience in:
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Powder selection for thermal spray and laser cladding
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Optimal powder manufacturing processes
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New development techniques using thermodynamic based modelling (CALPHAD)
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High entropy oxides and metals
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High temperature materials
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Abradable Coatings
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Models for material development
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Performance testing
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Coating selection and application
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Additive Manufacturing
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Powders
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Consolidation techniques
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Advantages and drawbacks
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