Novel HVOF-Deposited Coating Using Recycled WC Powders
Engineers from InnoTech Alberta evaluated a coating consisting of tungsten carbide overspray for parts requiring moderate-to-low wear resistance.
Microstructure Evaluation and Corrosion Behavior of Cold Spray Deposited Tantalum Coatings
Engineers from the University of Nevada and ASB Industries reported on a study of a tantalum coating deposited on an aluminum substrate by cold spraying.
Functional Martensitic Stainless Steel Coatings by Cold Spray
Researchers from Iowa State University, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, VRC Metal Systems, and the U.S. Army Research Laboratory discussed the feasibility of forming martensitic coatings with tailored strength and ductility by cold-spraying austenitic steel powders.
Structurally Integrated Damage Tolerant Thermal Spray Coatings
Researchers from Stony Brook University’s Center for Thermal Spray Research reported in this presentation that cermet coatings applied via high-velocity thermal spray are used in aggressive wear situations and are almost always coupled with corrosive environments.
Air Products develops procedures to optimize furnace atmospheres for annealing
Engineers from Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Allentown, Pa., discuss the proper specification, measurement, and control of annealing furnace atmospheres, which are critical to achieving the required metallurgical and microstructural results, at Heat Treat 2019.
Nitrex Metal studies influence of standard deviations on nitriding, ferritic nitrocarburizing
Jack Kalucki, Nitrex Metal Inc., Montreal, Quebec, discusses how standard allowed deviations in control parameters affect actual results in controlled nitriding and ferritic nitrocarburizing, in a presentation at Heat Treat 2019.