Influence of the process parameters and geometry of the spraying nozzle on the properties of titanium deposits obtained in wire arc spraying. Wire arc spraying is a process in which through minor modifications of the spray parameters, they can have a major impact on the coatings properties. In this paper there is presented a study on the influence of process parameters and fluid dynamics of the atomization gas on the properties of titanium deposits (14T - 99.9% Ti). For this there were used three different frontal spraying nozzles, having different geometries, and were varied the spraying gas pressure and the electrical current on three levels. There were evaluated the particles velocity, coating density, chemical composition and characteristic interface between deposition and substrate. Obviously, the high speed of the atomization gas determinate the improving of all properties, but in the same time increased the oxide content in the layer. However, the oxidation can be drastically reduced if the melting and atomization of the wire droplets is produced at the point of formation of the electric arc, and the spraying jet is designed to constrain the electric arc. The assessment of deposits adherence allowed the observation of process parameters that contribute to its improvement.
Airflow Dynamics and Aluminum Coating Oxidation Behavior under Electric-Arc Spraying with Airflow Pulsations
