Supervision and Measuring of Particle Parameters During the Wire-Arc Spraying Process with the Diagnostic Systems Accuraspray-g3 and LDA (Laser-Doppler-Anemometry)

• Published in: Journal of thermal spray technology Vol. 19; no. 4; pp. 745 - 755
• Main Authors: Zimmermann, S., Vogli, E., Kauffeldt, M., Abdulgader, M., Krebs, B., Rüther, B., Landes, K., Schein, J., Tillmann, W.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Boston Springer US 01.06.2010; Springer; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Analytical Chemistry; Anemometry; Applied sciences; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Chemistry and Materials Science; Coatings; Corrosion and Coatings; Corrosion prevention; Diagnostic systems; Exact sciences and technology; Flow characteristics; Joining, thermal cutting: metallurgical aspects; Machines; Manufacturing; Materials Science; Metals. Metallurgy; Peer Reviewed; Processes; Production techniques; Sprayers; Spraying; Sprays; Surface treatment; Surfaces and Interfaces; Thin Films; Tribology; Welding; cored wires; diagnostics and control; arc spraying; influence of spray parameters; Arc spraying; Welding; Cored filler wire; Filler material; Wire; Spray coating; Surface treatment
• ISSN: 1059-9630; 1544-1016
• DOI: 10.1007/s11666-009-9466-3

Due to low cost of operation, high deposition rates and efficiency, wire arc spraying has become one of the most important thermal spray technologies, especially as a tool for coatings used to improve corrosion and wear protection. In order to obtain high-quality coatings, the flow characteristics of the atomizing gas have to be optimized. Thus, the nozzle design as well as the properties of the gas used need to be adjusted and the resulting particle parameters have to be quantified. Employing the Accuraspray-g3 system in combination with Laser Doppler Anemometry (LDA), the particle size distribution and velocity have been measured for a wide range of parameters, including different materials, different gas pressures and nozzles resulting in design suggestions and offering the possibility to compare the two different diagnostic systems.