Thermal Spray Coating Service Exotic Metals and Alloys Supplier
Thermal spray coating defines a group of processes in which finely divided metallic or non-metallic materials are deposited onto a prepared substrate to form a thermal spray coating. The thermal spray coating material may be in the form of powder, rod or wire. The thermal spray coating gun uses combustible gases or an electric arc to generate the heat necessary to melt the thermal coating material. The material is changed to a plastic or molten state when heated and accelerated by a compressed gas. The acceleration of the molten material produces confined stream of particles that is transferred to the substrate by the compressed gas. This constitutes the process of thermal spray coating. The thermal spray coating process is synergistic. The components, variables, function and properties required of a coating must be understood to determine the type of material and equipment needed for the process. After establishing this background information, the user may tailor the process to a particular application. The thermal spray coating may be used for decorative arts, corrosion resistance, non-skid surfacing, reclamation of worn or improperly machined parts, thermal barriers and a variety of other applications. Manufacturers of original equipment components use thermal spraying extensively. Marine, automotive, petroleum, electrical, and electronic industries have many uses for thermal sprayed coatings, and the aerospace industry provides hundreds of new and innovative applications. The savings that can be obtained can be substantial and are not limited to just in-plant applications but also on site applications to large equipment such as bridges, water towers, radio transmitters etc. The paper and pulp industries use thermal spraying for the repair of roll surfaces, journals, dryer drums, impellers, shafts and other applications indigenous to the industry. Repair of components by thermal spraying has proven time and time again to be both economical and time saving. Exotic Metals and alloys We are primarily specialists in the supply of copper and tungsten alloy products, but also supply many other exotic and speciality metals. Many available ex stock. We can provide exotic metals and alloys for all of the following industries and Aerospace Metals Aluminium Anviloy Equivalent Materials Beryllium Copper Brass Brazing Alloys Bronze Carbide Chatter Free Materials Chrome Zirconium Copper Cobalt Beryllium Copper Copper Alloys Copper Tungsten Copper Tungsten Carbide Cupro Nickel Diemitech Disintegrator Electrodes EDM & ECM Electrodes Elkaloy Equivalent Materials Elkonite Equivalent Materials Fluxes Free Machining Copper HDHC Copper Heavy Metals (High Density) Mallory Equivalent Materials Molybdenum Non-Ferrous Metals Oxygen Free Copper Phosphor Bronze Refractory Metals Resistance Welding Metals Rhenium Silver Molybdenum Silver Steel Silver Tungsten Silver Tungsten carbide Sintered Cobalt Solders Speciality Metals Stainless Steels Steel – Mild, Carbon, Freecutting Steel Alloys Sulphur Copper - Free Machining Tapping Electrodes Tellurium Copper - Free Machining Thermal Spray Powders Thermal Spray Wires Thermitech Titanium Tungsten Alloys Tungsten carbide Welding Tips