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Frequent ask questions

Thermal Coating

What are the advantages of HVOF coatings?

The workpiece will have dense metal coatings with low oxide content. It has low thermal input, the substrate temperature is quite low which insures original mechanical properties. Therefore no stress relieving is 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.

How many coatings are available?

There is wide range of deposits available. Almost any coating material can be sprayed onto the substrate. On demand special powders and wires can be used.

What influences bond strength?

The velocity of the particles, particle temperature, substrate roughness and reaction with the underlaying substrate determind the bond strength. 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. Infact this is a big plus of the thermal spray process.

Sand Blasting

Which granulat is best?

Depending on the material and application we will suggest the most suitable one.

Engineering

Can you offer CNC milling?

Yes, but we work with other engineering companies together.

Mobile Reparair

What can you repair with metal coating?

Almost everything can be metal coated e.g. even wood. Please give us a call and we can discuss the options.