Cold Spray Equipment
Work Group
Wally Birtch (CenterLine)
Christian Widener (SDSMT)
Phil Leyman (VRC Metal Systems)
Cold Spray Equipment Work Group
Objective: This group will discuss cold spray system
performance criteria and the different cold spray systems in
use and their respective capabilities. The group will also
identify the information sources available to provide an
educational awareness on each of these systems.
Discussion & Formation of future WIPT: 90 minutes
• Outline key tenets of WIPT charter
Outbrief: 15 minutes
Cold Spray Equipment Work Group
Discussion Points:
Cold Spray Systems in Use:
• List of Suppliers:
• List of Equipment offerings:
• System Capabilities:
• Information Sources:
Cold Spray Performance Criteria:
Outline key tenets of Working Integrated Product Team (WIPT)
charter
Suppliers
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Oerlikon Metco – Jochen Tewes
Impact Innovations – Helmet Hӧll; Peter Richter Jr.
Plasma Giken Co., Ltd – Dr. Fukanuma
VRC Metal Systems – Rob Hrabe
CenterLine Limited – Wally Birtch
Innovative Technology Inc – Howard Gabel
Dycomet – Klaas Rozema
ASB Industries, Inc. – Charles Kay
Capabilities
• Internal bores down to 1.5 “ (3.5” available
now)
– Depth to 36”
– 6” diameter
– 20 ft length (blind or open)
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Rotating internal nozzle
Capability equal to current flame spray
Continuous powder feed
Wear/clog resistant nozzle
Fast powder switching
Capabilities (Cont’d)
• Compact, back-pack type unit (<70 lbs)
• Up to 100 Ft extension (Currently low pressure,
desired for high pressure)
• 100 % deposition efficiency
• Recipes available for the equipment
• More available nozzle options
• Carbon steel options
• Nozzles with more uniform velocities
• Systems that monitor particle velocities (integrated)
• Line widths down to 5/1000th inch (currently 120)
Performance Criteria
• Cost per Kg of material according to the given
specification
• Dependent on substrate
Cold Spray Equipment Work Group
WIPT:
Leader(s): Wally Birtch
Coordinator: Ray Langlais
SME Members: Wally Birtch, Phil Leyman, Christian Widener,
Jochen Tewes,
Tasks and Deliverable(s):
Timeline: Conference call within 30 days;