- Today’s intensive use of engines and industrial equipment demands longer lasting components. That decision probably arises more often than any other facing engineers. For many parts, the cost of replacement can run several times what it
- would coat repair the part with a thermal spray coating.
- In addition, the rebuilt thermal spray part will usually last longer than a new one.
- Today, in view of higher replacement and inventory costs, as well as the heavy burden of downtimes while waiting for the arrival of replacement parts, thermal spray capability can pay very high dividends.
- Thermal spraying to repair machine parts is not a new process. It has been used for many years to rebuild equipment and components.