Cold spraying of Cu‐Al‐Bronze for cavitation protection in marine environments

High strength metal coatings are promising for reducing the cavitation damage of ship rudders. Cold spraying offers the opportunity to produce coatings that have similar properties as respective bulk material. In this study, conditions for cold spraying CuAl10Fe5Ni5 bronze are evaluated for the use at ship rudder applications. The spray parameter sets were varied with respect to nozzle type, process gas pressure and temperature. Single particle impact morphologies were investigated by scanning electron microscopy and categorized into different classes to obtain information on the deformation behavior. Within the selected parameter regime, coatings were processed with deposition efficiencies of up to 70%. The coating microstructures were analyzed by optical microscopy to gain information on spraying conditions for minimum porosity. For the higher parameter sets, porosities of less than 2% were obtained. Coating performance was investigated by cavitation test procedures. These first results show that cold sprayed bronze coatings still faces challenges with respect to powder properties. With further optimization, respective coatings could have a high potential for ensuring a good performance in rudder protection.     

Herstellung HVOF gespritzter,feinststrukturierter Cermetschichten unter Verwendung von feinen WC‐12Co Pulvern

Manufacturing of HVOF sprayed, finest structured cermet coatings using fine WC‐12Co powders The continuous increase in productivity and performance of modern sheet metal forming processes combined with the employment of novel, high strength materials cause high wear on tool systems. Coating technologies like thermal spraying provide a high potential to functionalize and to protect the surface of forming tools. However, it has to be ensured that the high shape and dimensional accuracy of the tool contour is preserved after the application of a wear protective coating. This aim cannot be achieved using currently applied, thermally sprayed coating systems with conventional, coarse grained microstructure. To solve this problem, novel finest structured coatings have been developed in this study by thermal spraying of fine WC‐12Co powders using the HVOF technique. For this purpose the influence of varying HVOF combustion gas compositions on the spray process as well as on the corresponding coating properties has been investigated. Next to a high surface quality the focus was placed on achieving coatings with high hardness and corresponding high wear resistance, low porosity as well as a good adhesive strength on the substrate material.     

Untersuchung der Einflüsse von Substratrauheit und Spritzpartikelgröße auf die Haftung thermisch gespritzter Schichten

About the influence of substrate roughness and spray particle size on the adhesion of thermal spray coatings The influence of substrate roughness and spray particle size on the adhesion of thermal spray coatings was researched systematically. In addition to established spray materials (Cr₂O₃, WCCo, NiCr) and spraying processes (atmospheric plasma spraying (APS), high velocity flame spraying (HVOF)) different substrate materials (steel, stainless steel, aluminum) were included in the research work as well.     

Applikation ausscheidungshärtender Bronzeschichten mittels Hochgeschwindigkeitsflammspritzen

Application of age hardenable‐copper‐based‐coatings trough HVOF‐spraying Thermal spraying of age hardenable copper based alloys, enables the producing of wear resistant coatings with high conductivity. With high velocity flame spraying it is possible to create dense coatings with good adhesion to the substrate. The coatings are produced in two steps the thermal spray process itself and the followed heat treatment. The characterisation of the produced specimen shows promising results. The achieved wear resistance of the coatings is similar to bulk material and better than pure copper.     

Surface Refinement of Metal Foams

Aluminium foams produced via the PM‐process are characterized by a moderate specific strength, a high surface roughness, and a poor wear behavior; to increase their mechanical properties and to improve the surface finish, wear and corrosion resistance; thermally sprayed coatings can be applied. The quality of the coating depends on the coating material, the chosen process, the preparation of the surface and spraying parameters. Aluminium alloys and iron based alloys for abrasive applications were deposited via electric arc spraying, ceramic coatings against wear were deposited by means of plasma spraying. Hard metallic coatings for severe abrasive applications were applied by high‐velocity‐oxyfuel spraying (HVOF). The results proved the suitability of this technique to significantly enhance the mechanical properties and the surface finish of metal foams. The specific strength and stiffness of the new composite materials outperform pure metal foams. The corrosion behavior was tested performing a salt spray test.     

Oxidationsverhalten von HVOF–gespritzten MCrAlY–Schichten

Oxidation Behavior of HVOF–sprayed MCrAlY–Coatings The influence of two spraying parameters (kerosene flow rate and pressure of the combusting chamber) on the high temperature oxidation behavior of HVOF‐sprayed MCrAlY‐coatings was studied on CoNiCrAlY‐coatings containing 15wt.% aluminum. After thermal spraying, different test‐specimens were heat treated for structure improvement (homogenization, reducing of the porosity and internal stresses as well as for new phase precipitation) and afterwards oxidized at 950 °C for 3000 minutes in synthetic air. In order to point out the effects of the different spraying parameters on the oxidation behavior of the coatings, the thermo gravimetrical analysis (TG) was used. The morphology and structure of the coatings were characterized before and after oxidation experiments by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X‐ray diffraction (XRD). The results revealed indubitable, that an increase of the kerosene flow rate and of the pressure in the combusting chamber during the spraying process leads to a better oxidation behavior of the MCrAlY‐coatings.     

Thermisch gespritzte titankarbidverstärkte Eisenbasisschichten als Alternative zu konventionellen karbidischen Werkstoffen

Thermal sprayed titanium carbide strengthened iron coatings as alternative for conventional carbide materials High velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF) sprayed carbide based materials are industrially well established as wear and corrosion protection coatings. Because of the high carbide content of typically 75 weight percent and more they are providing a very high hardness and excellent wear resistance. However, at the same time this characteristic is resulting in major difficulties during post‐processing steps. Cost‐effective machining processes such as turning and milling are usually not applicable and any sprayed oversize has to be reduced by grinding. To overcome these drawbacks a novel carbide‐based material concept, which is already in use for sintering processes, is offering promising properties. Titanium carbides at a reduced content of 33 weight percent embedded in a ferrous matrix can provide distinctly improved characteristics for optimal machinability. Depending on the carbon content the iron‐base material can additionally offer a temperable matrix for enhanced wear behaviour. Within this study spray trials have been carried out to investigate the sprayability of titanium carbide strengthened iron powders with a gaseous and a liquid fuel driven high velocity oxygen fuel spraying system. Optimised parameters were developed by implementing the statistical method of design of experiment (DoE). The resulting coatings were analysed with respect to microstructure, hardness and phase composition and compared to sintered reference materials. Furthermore thermally sprayed iron‐based coatings strengthened with titanium carbides were heat treated to proof the retained temperability of the iron matrix after thermal spray processing.     

Ti-Al双丝超音速电弧喷涂涂层的滑动磨损特性研究

为了提高铝合金(LY12)的表面耐磨性,采用钛、铝金属丝材和SAS-Ⅰ型超音速电弧喷涂设备,利用二次回归正交试验方法、有润滑滑动磨损试验、涂层显微组织和磨损表面形貌观察、XRD分析,定量分析了喷涂电压和喷涂距离对涂层滑动磨损体积的影响规律,并进行了喷涂工艺参数的优化及其与基体滑动磨损的对比试验.结果表明:在特定的磨损和喷涂条件下,当喷涂距离较小时,随喷涂电压的增大,涂层的体积磨损量逐渐减小;随着喷涂距离的增加,涂层的体积磨损量随喷涂电压的升高逐渐增大,并且喷涂距离越大,涂层的体积磨损量随喷涂电压增大的速率愈大.当喷涂电压比较低时,涂层的体积磨损量随喷涂距离的增大而降低,但是,随喷涂电压的逐渐升高,涂层的体积磨损量随喷涂距离的增大逐渐上升,并且,喷涂电压愈高,其随喷涂距离而增加的速率越快.当喷涂电压和喷涂距离分别为26V和0 236m时,涂层具有最佳的耐滑动磨损性能,根据该工艺参数制成的涂层,其滑动磨损体积仅为LY12铝合金的1/38.84.即在适当的工艺条件下,Ti-Al双丝超音速电弧喷涂涂层对LY12铝合金具有显著的表面耐磨强化作用.     

The preparation of hard and super‐hydrophilic MgB2 coating by spray pyrolysis deposition

In this study, we report spray pyrolysis deposition using an alternative precursor solution for the fabrication of MgB₂ films. Polycrystalline MgB₂ films were prepared by spray pyrolysis, a precursor solution of magnesium diboride nanoparticles, sodium hypophosphite, sodium succinate, sodium acetate and dimethyl sulfoxide on AZ91 magnesium alloys. The spray was carried out using argon as carrier gas at a temperature of 150 °C and a spray rate of 5 ml/min for 60 min. After spraying, the deposited samples were annealed at 300 °C for 15, 30 and 45 min in order to investigate morphological changes and crystallization behaviour. The microstructure, hardness and wettability properties of approximately 30 μm coatings were investigated by X‐ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, microhardness tester and contact angle meter. Produced coatings showed dense and homogenous structural formation with strong grain connections. As‐deposited MgB₂ films showed the most pronounced preferred orientation with the (101) reflection and the highest hardness value compared to other annealed coatings at different times. Besides, all the synthesized coatings had a super‐hydrophilic surface.     

等离子沉积氧化锆涂层显微组织及性能研究

目的以氧化锆粉末作为喷涂材料,使用等离子喷涂的方式制备出性能优异的氧化锆涂层。方法通过不同的工艺参数来对涂层的显微组织及性能进行优化,分别利用扫描电镜(SEM)、X射线衍射分析仪(XRD)等方法,研究了工艺参数对涂层显微组织影响,并通过高温氧化测试来研究涂层的抗高温性能。结果在其他喷涂条件固定的情况下,涂层的厚度与喷涂时送粉量有关,送粉量越高则涂层厚度越大;当改变喷涂距离时,涂层的致密度则随着喷涂距离的增加而降低;在高温氧化40h后,涂层表面没有发生明显变化。结论通过等离子喷涂制备的氧化锆涂层具有较好的致密度,孔隙率最低仅为3.24%;涂层具有良好的热稳定性,能够长时间在高温下稳定使用。     

超音速电弧喷涂Ti-Al涂层抗滑动磨损性能研究

采用二次正交回归试验设计原理和钛铝双丝超音速电弧喷涂Ti-Al合金复合涂层方法，对LY12铝合金进行了表面强化研究，并采用金相、XRD、SEM、硬度和磨损试验方法，对涂层的组织结构及力学性能进行了表征，考察了喷涂工艺参数对涂层孔隙率、显微硬度和耐滑动磨损性能的影响，研究结果表明：在本文的实验条件下，涂层的体积磨损量、孔隙率、显微硬度与喷涂电压和喷涂距离之间的变化规律，可用回归模型进行描述；随喷涂电压的增大，涂层磨损量逐渐下降；喷涂距离小于220mm时，随喷涂距离的增大涂层磨损量逐渐增大；喷涂距离为220mm时，磨损量达到最大，继续增加喷涂距离，涂层的磨损量逐渐下降；在干摩擦条件下，Ti-Al合金涂层的磨损机制主要以化合物相剥落引起的磨粒磨损和氧化磨损为主。     

等离子喷涂 AP40生物活性玻璃陶瓷涂层的结构和性能

采用大气等离子喷涂技术，在TiA16V4基体上制备了AP40玻璃陶瓷涂层．利用光学显微镜、SEM和XRD分析技术对涂层形貌、显微组织结构和相组成进行了研究．探讨了热处理工艺对涂层组织结构及其性能的影响，并按德国DIN 50160标准进行涂层的拉伸强度试验．结果表明：等离子喷涂AP40玻璃陶瓷涂层在喷涂态，只有较低的结晶度．喷涂工艺对涂层的孔隙率和粉末沉积率有较大的影响．合适的热处理工艺可提高涂层的结晶度，减少孔隙以及提高结合强度．     

曲面响应法在等离子喷涂WC-12Co涂层工艺优化中的应用

为了提高WC-12Co涂层质量,采用曲面响应法对等离子喷涂WC-12Co涂层的工艺参数进行优化,以涂层显微硬度为评价指标,设计了以电流、氩气流量和喷涂距离三因素的Box-Behnken实验模型.利用方差分析三因素的显著性及交互作用,采用BP神经网络建立3×9×1的神经网络模型,并与回归模型预测结果进行比较.通过实验方法对优化参数进行验证,同时分析了不同喷涂距离对涂层组织与性能的影响.研究表明:回归模型复相关系数R2为0.979 9,BP神经网络的复相关系数R2为0.999 1;神经网络的平均相对误差为0.46%,低于多项式回归模型的平均相对误差1.56%.喷涂距离对涂层显微硬度影响最为显著,最优工艺参数为:电流I=390 A,氩气流量QAr=2 500 L/h,喷距d=130 mm,能够预测的最大硬度为1 336.9HV0.5.     

热喷涂制备二氧化钛涂层中锐钛矿相调控的研究进展

二氧化钛(TiO_2)涂层在许多领域具有重要的应用价值,如光催化降解和光电池,近年来引起了相关研究者的广泛关注。在众多涂层制备技术中,热喷涂技术可以快速、高效、大面积、大批量地制备TiO_2涂层,且得到的涂层力学性能良好,喷涂成本较为低廉,因而使热喷涂TiO_2涂层的应用更具前景。TiO_2涂层的晶相组成是影响涂层最终性能的一个重要因素,而控制涂层中晶相组成的关键是调控亚稳态的锐钛矿相含量。综述了近些年来国内外制备TiO_2涂层常用的热喷涂技术,如传统粉末热喷涂、液料热喷涂以及冷喷涂等,分别阐述了不同热喷涂技术中通过调节一些重要参数达到调控涂层中锐钛矿相的方法,并讨论了材料掺杂对TiO_2涂层中锐钛矿相的影响,指出了目前调控涂层中锐钛矿相存在的问题和后续的研究方向。     

Virtuelles Werkstoff‐ und Prozessdesign funktionaler Schichten

Virtual Material‐ and Processdesign of Functional Coatings Thermally sprayed and plasma transferred arc clad coatings are often used to improve the surface properties of mechanical parts with regard to an improved wear and corrosion behavior. New coating processes and applications can be developed, if it is possible to control the coating microstructure by a defined management of the process parameters. Simulation can be used to get a detailed understanding of the process‐material interaction for a defined controlling of the process parameters with less experimental effort. This allows a systematic variation of the coating structure and to calculate the parameter set which represents the best compromise between a high deposition rate and low residual stresses in the coating. In order to model thermal spraying, the following sub‐processes are considered: gas flow, material supply, heating and accelerating of particles, particle impact on the substrate, coating formation, solidification and formation of residual stresses. The results presented in this paper will demonstrate the influence of the process parameters on particle properties and subsequently on the splat formation, the coating formation and the coating microstructure. Controlling different process parameters like material injection conditions and substrate properties, the heating, cooling and solidification behavior of the particles and the coating structure can be influenced significantly.     

Microstructure and bonding mechanisms in cold spray coatings

Cold spray additive manufacturing is a solid state deposition process with applications in surface coatings, manufacture of near net shape parts and component repairs. The technology can be used to spray a wide range of metallic powders onto varying substrates to produce the desired properties for application. This is a review of the progress in cold spray technology with particular interest in the bonding behaviour and deformation microstructure. Comparisons between cold spray and other thermal spray technologies such as plasma, wire arc, flame and high velocity oxyfuel spraying are discussed. The key advantage of cold spray over thermal spray is the reduced heat input and absence of melting. This drastically changes the mechanisms in which coatings are formed and bonded to the substrate, thus material properties and particle velocity have a large influence on the mechanical and microstructural properties of the coating. Fundamental understanding of the cold spray process is the key to its rapid uptake into the industry.

This review was submitted as part of the 2018 Materials Literature Review Prize of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining run by the Editorial Board of MST. Sponsorship of the prize by TWI Ltd is gratefully acknowledged.     

Characterization and comparison between APS coatings prepared from ball milled and plasma processed nickel–aluminium powders

Plasma spraying has wide range of applications which include corrosion, thermal and abrasion resistance coatings. In the present work, nickel and aluminium powders were ball milled and the same were thermal plasma processed to produce spherical nickel alumindes particles. Both ball milled and plasma processed powders were spray deposited on stainless steel (SS 304) substrate using atmospheric plasma spray technique (APS). The experiments were carried out for different plasma input power levels, torch to base distances and coating thicknesses. Microstructure, micro hardness, adhesive strength, and porosity of the coatings are reported and discussed. Effect of plasma processing parameters and plasma spheroidization of powders on coating properties has been evaluated and reported. High plasma power, low torch to base distance lead to high temperature supplied to in-flight particles which correspond to high hardness, low porosity and high adhesion. Spherical morphology and formation of nickel aluminide intermetallic were achieved by plasma spheroidization. Coatings prepared from plasma processed powders enhance the coating properties positively.     

Influence of experimental parameters on spatial phase distribution in as-sprayed and incubated hydroxyapatite coatings

In the present study, the behavior and properties of plasma-sprayed hydroxyapatite coatings [Ca(10)(PO(4))(6)(OH)(2), HAp] were investigated in relation to the spraying process. The experiments were focused on the influence of type of feedstock and spray power on the phase composition and distribution within the coatings. Depth profiles of the coatings were investigated before and after incubation in revised simulated body fluid (SBF) by X-ray diffraction and infrared spectroscopy. Besides HAp, the coatings contain oxyapatite (OAp) and carbonate apatite (CAp). Additionally, tricalcium phosphate (TCP), tetracalcium phosphate (TTCP), CaO, and an amorphous phase were detected in the coatings. The HAp content directly depends on the used spray powder and spray power, where the influence of spray powder is much higher than the influence of the spray power. The grain size range of the spray powder strongly influences the HAp content in the coating and the formation of CaO. The in vitro behavior of the coatings in simulated body fluid mainly depends on the contents of CaO and amorphous calcium phosphate, respectively. The formation of portlandite due to the reaction of the coating with the SBF is strongly influenced by the porosity of the coatings and can be used as an indicator for the depth of interaction between fluid and coating.     

Amorphous phase formation of Zr-based alloy coating by HVOF spraying process

This investigation was conducted to clarify the effects of process parameters on the formation of the new amorphous coating using a Zr-based alloy, which is known as bulk metallic glass forming alloy, by a HVOF (High Velocity Oxygen Fuel) spraying process. Powders used for spraying was prepared by vacuum gas atomization and then crushed by a centrifugal mill. HVOF spraying experiments were carried out using a Tafa JP-5000 spraying gun. DTA (Differential Thermal Analysis) measurements have shown that the amorphous content of the coatings was measured up to about 62% depending on the spraying process parameters. The amorphous fraction of the coatings is decreased with increasing the spray distance and the fuel flow rate. Microstructural observations and X-ray diffraction analysis of the spray coated layers reveal that the amorphization behavior during the spraying is attributed to the degree of the solidification of droplets and the oxide (ZrO₂) formation in spray coated layers. Therefore, flame temperature and spray distance that can control the carrier gas temperature and undercooling effects of the droplets are the most crucial factors for the evolution of the amorphous phase using this bulk metallic glass forming alloy.