The book is structured to demystify the complex physical and chemical phenomena occurring in a thermal spray process. Key areas of focus include:
These "ceramic-metal" composites, such as Tungsten Carbide-Cobalt, combine the hardness of ceramics with the toughness of metal. Thermal Spray Fundamentals- From Powder to Part
At its core, thermal spray is a coating process where material (the "feedstock") is heated and propelled onto a prepared surface. The molten or semi-molten particles flatten upon impact (a process called "splatting"), cool rapidly, and mechanically interlock with the rough substrate, building up a lamellar structure. The book is structured to demystify the complex